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In recent developments, Microsoft's latest security update has inadvertently caused significant issues for users who operate dual-boot systems featuring both Windows and Linux. This update, issued as part of Microsoft's routine security protocol, aimed to fix a long-standing vulnerability...

As the landscape of operating systems evolves, an increasing number of users are seeking alternatives to Microsoft Windows 11. The recent release of SparkyLinux 2024.08 marks a significant moment for those exploring Linux-based systems, as this version enhances the user experience through a...

In a world increasingly moving toward open-source solutions, Nitrux Linux 3.6.0 has emerged as a compelling alternative for those contemplating a shift from Microsoft Windows 11. This transition is particularly relevant for users frustrated with the operational demands or performance issues of...

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Hi! I have a problem. I have installed Debian 10 on my computer as second OS next to my Win 10. After this the Debian was my default system to boot into, but I wanted my Windows as default, so I went on and made some modifications after tutorials that I can't remember, and now I couldn't boot...

Attention: windowsForum members: Included with this posting is one Paint 3D tempsnip image file ( below ) for your consideration. It is: This image shows the error message I receive when I attempt to start my Oracle VM VirtualBox Debian version 9.8 ( it was recently upgraded from version...

Hey windows forums long time no see! Anywho on a few other tech forums with a linux section I go to I try to manke a anual list of Linux distros for windows users to try on the side and with Linus covering Linux recently I actually have a list of linux distros to try. 1: Linux Mint 19.1...

Attention: windowsForum users: When you are using the "su" command at the Debian version 9.5 Linux prompt, you must use your root password. When you are using the "sudo" command, you must use your user password. If you use your root password for the "sudo" command, you will get a few...

Attention: windowsForum members: I am having trouble with the "sudo" command. When prompted for a [sudo] password, I have tried both the Linux root password and the regular Linux password, but have no success. Also, when attempting to use the "ssh" command to log in as root, I use the...

Attention: windowsForum members: This morning I finally figured out how to transfer files from Microsoft Windows 10 ( Home ) edition hard drive ( c: ) to my new Oracle VirtualBox Debian version 9.5 virtual machine ( VM ) operating system. If you receive the "Error message from server...

Attention: windowsForum members: When typing the "mkdir" command under the "/media" directory in my Oracle VirtualBox Debian version 9.5 virtual machine ( VM ) operating system, the following error message appears: "mkdir: cannot create directory 'vboxshared': Permission denied." There are...

Attention: windowsForum users: Windows Subsystem for Linux ( WSL ) Debian version 9.3 was recently installed on my personal computer, which is running the Microsoft Windows 10 ( Home ) edition operating system. Debian Linux has been upgraded to version 9.5. Since the miredo software files...

Hi! I tried installing Debian 9 on my Windows 7 laptop this morning and have managed to break my Windows. I'd like to have it set up so I can choose which OS to boot from at start up. I used the Debian GNU installer to partition my hard drive and install. I am able to start Debian from GNU GRUB...

Hello, I have restored an older laptop of mine, it originally came with Windows Vista (which I liked) I now have installed a new HDD and am contemplating my next best plan. I do have a Windows licence for Windows Vista on this machine, unfortuately I know of no way of getting Vista. I could...

Original release date: September 25, 2014 Systems Affected GNU Bash through 4.3. Linux, BSD, and UNIX distributions including but not limited to: CentOS 5 through 7 Debian Mac OS X Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 through 7 Link Removed 10.04 LTS, 12.04 LTS, and 14.04 LTS Overview A critical...

I will be tri-booting Linux (elementaryOS and Debian) and Windows 8 on a laptop for college. On Linux, you can use a seperate partition and mount it to the /home folder. Is it possible to do this on Windows 8? to mount the partition at C:/Users, to where instead of having a folder there, a data...

Hello everyone, I was trying to use win32diskmanager to put Debian on a single partition of my 2tb external hdd. I formatted one of the partitions, and started win32 to put the linux files on that partition. It crashes at 6%, and now the whole hard drive (other partitions are gone) says it...

I am running Windows 7 64 bit. I have 4 network external drives attached to my router via 2 Cisco NSLU2 servers. The drives connect when I boot the PC but after a while (it seems random) the drives just disconnect. I can click on my computer and bring the drives back one at a time. This is...

I have a PC with 4 hardrives. Three with Linux: Ubuntu, Debian, and for other distros and one that had Windows 7 running on it for 2 1/2 years. It had an on board nvidia 6100 and I upgraded to a nvidia geforce 8400 card, which works well with Debian and the new Ubuntu 12.04. But when I tried to...

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