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I don't know whether or not to trust this...
I was trying to install a train driving simulator (because I LOVE trains!) and suddenly my eyes beheld a beautiful sight, every vowel you could ever want in one easy installer. I was so impressed by this that I almost clicked Aaeaa without thinking about it (to install) but after giving it some...- bruh
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- analysis community concerns discussion error exe file check installer malware nervous scam security simulation tech industry train trust tunneling virustotal vowels
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 11 Have I been scammed?
Hi everyone. I received an email from Comcast today, it says that my service will be suspended unless I update my payment information. It said that the credit card company failed to authorize the payment. This message really looks official, when I clicked on My Account in the message, I...- MikeHawthorne
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- authentication comcast concerns customer service cybersecurity duped email fake websites fraud identity theft internet safety online safety password payment phishing scam security suspension user account
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 My gmail turned into Russian language
I have 2 gmail accounts. Today,one of them showed up in Russian. A long time ago, I had a similar problem, but that time it appeared to be Chinese. So I went ahead and changed passwords on both accounts as a precaution. I don't remember what I did for the Chinese situation, but perhaps the...- Hermitkrab
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- chinese concerns gmail language password problem russian security settings user account
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Windows 10 Concerns About Bugs in Windows 10 Version 1909: Is It Safe to Wait?
An article on Computerworld from Dec 2019 states that this version has bugs that continue to haunt the user. I am hesitant to install this just yet. Can I wait until bugs are worked out? Don't have tech support from Dell anymore so don't need any deep problems. Thanks.- Fenway16
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- bugs computerworld concerns dell installation tech support update user experience version 1909 windows 10
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Windows 7 Windows 7 Extended Security Updates
I called Microsoft a couple days ago and tried to order the Windows 7 Extended Security Updates. I was told I will be going through a third party to receive my updates. I just received an email message from a tech company in Denver. Is this how it's going to work, then? I have to deal with an...- Zelda318
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- concerns microsoft remote support security updates solution providers tech advisor tech industry third party vendor windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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How do you balance privacy and security
For a while now I've been trying to avoid Google and Microsoft services as much as possible. Yet we all know that's not probable if you want to function normally in today's world. Well I've kind of hit a point where the geeky side of me has won over the cautious once bitten twice from the...- Axel PC
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- best practices chrome community discussion concerns data security digital life features geek google information sharing microsoft mitigation online safety privacy security service usage tech balance user advice windows forum
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 10 Any Concerns Using a Russian Browser?
With secure browsing in mind, I've been experimenting with various browsers that are advertised to offer good security in the Internet. I'm currently trying Yandex, which is Russian designed. Knowing how adept the Russians are, do you think I should have any concerns about their software, as far...- Hermitkrab
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- browser comparison concerns financial transactions foreign software malware open wifi opera portable hotspot privacy russian browser safe browsing security tracking user experience web browsing web security yandex
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 MicroSSD in Motherboard - HD reformat key Concern
Hi, Planning to reinstall Windows 10 and I have some questions regarding above Title. In my laptop, it has a MircoSsd built into the motherboard and I would like to know how to use it effectively? ( How is stuff place there? Is it done automatically? Or can I put stuff in there and how?). It...- scrt
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- backup clean install concerns data management hdd partitioning installation laptop microssd motherboard oem reserve reformat reinstall ssd storage system reserve unallocated space upgrade windows 10 windows key windows update
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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NEWS European authorities raise fresh concerns over Windows 10 data collection
European authorities raise fresh concerns over Windows 10 data collection (via neowin.net) A few weeks ago, Microsoft announced changes to Windows 10 to offer users greater control over how it collects data about them from its devices and services. Among the changes were a new web privacy...- ragnarok1968
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- advertising cnil concerns data collection data processing data security european union inquiries microsoft personal data privacy privacy dashboard regulations security swiss regulators user control user rights windows 10
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- Forum: The Water Cooler
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Windows 7 Click To Run errors.
I'm getting the following errors on start up and during shut down. How do I fix this problem? Is the Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 update legit? My main concern is that it might be a virus trying to gain access to my computer. My Office 2010 is a copy I got from a friend so I fear if I...- InitialKev
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- 2010 click to run concerns error home and student license microsoft office shutdown startup troubleshooting update virus
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 or Upgrade to Windows 10
hey al, would like some input on windows 10. i did the windows 10 preview and it was ok. i went ahead and installed windows 10. my question is should i keep it or should i stay with windows 7. one thing that i really don't like about windows 10 is all of the privacy intrusion and i understand...- poorguy
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- concerns feedback lifecycle privacy settings update upgrade user experience windows 10 windows 7
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Windows 10 Is Windows 10 Really Free?
I just saw this http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/07/10/free-windows-10-charges/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix and thought it interesting since MS is touting free forever. Are they going to pull a fast one on the people who update? Joe- Joe S
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- concerns consumer data free upgrade microsoft pricing software policy tech news update user experience windows windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows XP Can you unknowingly be a server?
I recently moved into a new place; it's a roommate situation, and our wifi is in my roommate's name. But my roommate has been threatening to change things so that only he has access to the wifi, and then I'll have to make some other arrangements if I want internet. This is because he's...- Explodey
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- access control assurance command prompt concerns files firewall home network host mac users mysterious network security remote access roommate server settings troubleshooting user experience wifi windows 8.1 windows xp
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Windows 10 Upgrade Process - How Should I Proceed?
This may not be a question anyone necessarily has an answer for, but would appreciate any opinions. I work at a school and would like to upgrade about 70 computers to W10. Unfortunately, teachers get back around August 5, so it will be a crunch. 1. I have 100 volume licenses for W8. Will these...- NathanNWBD
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- clean install computer concerns deployment education glitch installation it support licensing opinion release date school software technology timeline upgrade volume licensing windows 10 windows 8
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MS email re: Aug 1st
Hello I received an email from MS saying by Aug 1st they wanted privacy and ads etc. done by MS users. I did not see a place to "accept". I do not want to lose my email address especially and other MS feature so what am I supposed to do to maintain them. I really did not understand the email and...- Peterr
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- ads agreement communication concerns email features microsoft ms email privacy support
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- Forum: Microsoft Products and Community
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Windows Vista RunDLL error message after starting up
After starting up, I get this error message box. The box header says RunDLL. Then the box contains the following message: Error loading C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\System\SYSPLA~2.DLL The specified module could not be found. What is it? How do I fix it? My computer seems to be working okay, but...- BowlerBob
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- annoyance concerns dll error fix module rundll32 startup system windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Oh god... screenshots from Windows 10 build 10036 look worryingly like Windows Phone
OK, I'm starting to get worried now. I've been working my way through each of the public previews of Windows 10 and, on the whole, I've been fairly impressed. Not blown away, but generally satisfied. But some of the recent screenshots that have been leaking out have me a little concerned. --...- News
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- build 10036 concerns public preview screenshots user experience windows 10 windows phone
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- Forum: Live RSS Feeds
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Microsoft Works to Fix Security Concerns in Outlook for iOS and Android
A recent update for Outlook for iOS and Android, should help quell complaints from business users using Microsoft's new email app. read more Continue reading...- News
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- android business concerns email ios microsoft mobile outlook security update
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Is Cortana a dangerous step towards artificial intelligence?
'Virtual assistant' software like Cortana is becoming increasingly important, but should we be more concerned about the sort of technology that brings us closer to true artificial intelligence? The post Is Cortana a dangerous step towards artificial intelligence? appeared first on Digital Trends...- News
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- artificial intelligence automation concerns cortana digital trends machine learning privacy software technology virtual assistant
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Kids Lives Safe
Is this legitimate or not?- Peterr
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- concerns kids legitimacy safety
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- Forum: Windows Security