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.
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    Windows 8 What is this icon?

    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: Link Removed The icon I'm talking about is the one to the right. It usually has...
  2. Kristian Lawton

    Windows 7 explorer.exe stopping me from clicking non-desktop windows

    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...
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    Windows 7 Keyboard/Windows Acting Weird

    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...
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    • alt key custom built home premium input keyboard microsoft os issues tech support typing windows wireless keyboard
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Frequent Blue Screen Errors on Windows 7 During Downloads and Video Playback

    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...
    • aaaaaaa481
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    • amd audio blue screen computer corsair custom built downloading error graphics card hard drive memory monitor nvidia performance troubleshooting update windows 7 wireless youtube video
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)