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custom built
About this tag
The custom built tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions from users with self-assembled desktop computers running various Windows versions, including Windows 7, 8.1, and Technical Preview. Common topics include troubleshooting hardware and software issues such as blue screen errors during downloads and video playback, keyboard input problems, and mouse interaction glitches. Users also discuss icons on the lock screen and migration challenges related to custom-built IE6 applications in enterprise environments. The tag reflects real-world experiences of custom PC builders seeking help with Windows-related problems.
I have a custom built desktop running Windows Technical Preview right now. I was currently running 8.1. On both 8.1 and Technical Preview, I was seeing this icon on the lock screen whenever booting up my computer:
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The icon I'm talking about is the one to the right. It usually has...
Hi guys.
I'm running Windows 7 64-bit on a custom-built computer. I've had it for a year and a half now, with no issues as big as this. I have a ROCCAT Kone[+] mouse and a Microsoft Wired 400 keyboard.
Yesterday, when I was on the computer, I suddenly was unable to control all but one window...
The use of key, custom-built IE6 applications is likely to slow some the migration to Windows 7 at some enterprises due to the time and money needed to upgrade the apps.
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sometimes, at random times, it seems like my computer reads an input of Alt without me touching it. it happens a lot when i am typing which makes it so that when i hit they next key while i am typing i am entering into a menu or going back to a previous web page, loosing all i typed. i thought...
OK. I downloaded the newest file of Windows 7. Got it all updated and ready. Then I went to Youtube and could watch videos(surprisingly), but when I start downloading stuff it Blue Screens, and most of the time it Blue Screens when I am watching videos. But all the time I blue screen when I am...