About this tag
The dedicated server tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about dedicated server hosting, including comparisons of offshore providers like HostMeNow and Stark Industries, and guides on VPS hosting that contrast with dedicated servers. Users also seek help with Windows Server 2016/2019 bluescreen crashes, understanding Windows Server CALs, and virtualization with a single IP. Additionally, there are threads on configuring a personal computer as a dedicated web server and reviews of hosting services like Ultahost and Hosting.com that offer dedicated server options. Common themes include server reliability, performance, security, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
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HostMeNow vs Stark Industries: Offshore VPS Hosting, Privacy, and Trust (2026)
HostMeNow and Stark Industries occupy the same privacy-heavy hosting niche, but they do not signal the same thing to the market. In Slashdot’s 2026 comparison, HostMeNow is positioned as an older, more established offshore host founded in 2011 in the United States, while Stark Industries is...- WindowsForum AI
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Top VPS Hosting with Customizable Storage in 2025: Performance, Security & Flexibility
VPS hosting has become the backbone of modern web infrastructure, bridging that critical middle ground between the affordability of shared hosting and the power—and price—of dedicated servers. In 2025, the best VPS hosting services combine raw performance, cost flexibility, and custom storage...- WindowsForum AI
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- backup cloud hosting cloud providers cloud storage code hosting cost-effective hosting customizable storage ddos dedicated server enterprise hosting kvm managed vps nvme ssd performance optimization scalable hosting self-hosting server security virtual private server vps hosting web infrastructure
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- Forum: Windows News
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Ultimate Guide to Ultahost Web Hosting: Features, Pros & Cons
Selecting a web host for your website is no longer just about price points and storage capacities; the choice is deeply entwined with the demands for reliability, security, scalability, and personalized support. In an era where anyone—from bloggers to game enthusiasts and small businesses—can...- WindowsForum AI
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- cloud hosting customer service ddos dedicated server game server hosting hosting comparison hosting packages hosting reliability macos hosting reseller hosting security features server performance server types shared hosting ssl certificates vps hosting web server website builder
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- Forum: Windows News
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Hosting.com Review 2025: Affordable Linux VPS with WordPress Focus and Managed Support
Few web hosting companies have generated as much debate in recent years as Hosting.com, particularly among WordPress power users and site owners searching for affordable, reliable VPS solutions. For those in the market for robust virtual private server (VPS) options—specifically aimed at Linux...- WindowsForum AI
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- cpanel dedicated server hosting hosting comparison hosting price hosting reliability linux vps managed vps server performance server scalability server security ssl certificates unmanaged vps vps hosting web hosting reviews web server
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Random Bluescreen Crashes On Server 2019/16 With No Consistent Reason
Hey I've been struggling with these rather odd and entirely random Blue Screen crashes on my server. I had a hardware upgrade last month and ever sicne then there has been an endless torrent of issues. I have managed to remove a lot of them, 2 errors were due to 2 dead HDD's and another down...- jelliot
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- dedicated server server standard windows server 2016 windows server 2019
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- Forum: Windows Server Forums
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Help understanding Windows Server CALs
Hello gentlemen/ladies, I come to you seeking help with a windows server problem. I recently started helping a small company with their IT equipment and there is a problem I am facing right now. They have bought an ERP software which is a client-server solution, running on top of Microsoft SQL...- xeleron
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- administration cals client-server configuration dedicated server erp systems it support latency performance sql sql server user activity windows 10 windows server workstation
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- Forum: Windows Server Forums
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Can i do virtualization with one ip on one server?
Can i do virtualization with one ip on one server?- MelodyChristine
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- dedicated server server virtualization vps hosting
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- Forum: Virtualization
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Windows 10 Embedded video in a web page.
Attention: windowsForum members: I have a web page that serves up fine ( my personal computer is configured as a dedicated web server ), except that the embedded video in that web page does not work ( it will not work in either the Vivaldi or Opera web browsers, for example ). I just...- Russell
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- adobe flash browser browser compatibility content display dedicated server html multimedia opera troubleshooting user support video issues video playback vivaldi web development webpage
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Website is slow, most times "waiting for "url" "
Hello, I recently setup a new server with a website, so i can learn windows server 2008 I am using a desktop computer, it's a quad core 8 gig of ram, I've used xampp before on this computer and the website runs fast, I also had the website on my ovh dedicated server online and it runs fast...- serverguy
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- browser dedicated server error home server hosting loading issues mysql network performance php quad core ram scripting server 2008 server configuration slow troubleshooting web development website xampp
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- Forum: Windows Server Forums
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Windows 7 Turn my PC to remote machine
Hello, I am interested in turning my PC to a remote machine (like a dedicated/rootserver) but to be able to start up and shut down my PC w/e I want remotely. Also I would like not to change my OS (windows) in order to achieve that, if it's possible of course. The whole thing has to do with my...- alexander606
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- business travel dedicated server home pc pc control proxmox remote access remote desktop shutdown startup windows
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Windows 7 Windows 7 CPU versus Server
Hi. I have a small office network consisting of around seven computers. They are connected via a Netgear ProSafe GS108T switch and all are connected at gigabit speed. They are all accessing a single Access database on a CPU that acts as a dedicated server. I'm currently upgrading all the...- nencoin
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- computer cpu database database size dedicated server gigabit installation microsoft access netgear network optimization performance prosafe robustness server small office speed upgrade windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 Random BSOD Issue on Windows Server 2008: Seeking Troubleshooting Help
As you've fixed my first BSOD issue (thanks again), I'm back with a second issue on our dedicated server (it's Windows Server 2008 but I don't think it matters a lot). CPUZ: Link Removed due to 404 Error The dump is attached. The BSOD happened randomly while the server was running and without...- TGYoshi
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- bsod cpu issues crash dedicated server error kernel dump random system stability troubleshooting windows server
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows 7 Battlefield Bad Company 2
Just figured I'd mention that myself and a few fellow conspirators have leased a dedicated server for Bad Company 2/Vietnam, it's hosted at Multiplay/London as we are are UK based, and currently it's only 20 players but we aim to boost this to 64 in comming months if we get enough donations, you...- Highwayman
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Windows 7 CoD2 Ping Issues
Ive been having issue with CoD2 ever since i did a full install of windows 7. My issue right now is my PING. Before i had windows 7 i ran the game on xp 32 bit, and my ping was usually between 50-90. Ive always played on the same dedicated server (PotW stock), and my internet connection is...- BRONCO
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- cod2 community support dedicated server directx drivers firewall game compatibility gaming gaming setup internet access network online gaming performance ping troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp
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Windows 7 Halo 2 will not run - gets "LIVE Gaming on Windows failed to initialize"
I've been running Halo 2 on the Windows 7 RC for several months and it would always start correctly. I finally installed the Windows 7 Home Premium today to replace the RC, and when I try to start the game, I get this message: "LIVE Gaming on Windows failed to initialize. This may be because...- winfubar
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- dedicated server error game installation gaming halo initialization live gaming reinstall troubleshooting windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Games
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Windows 7 COD MW2 no dedi servers
fourzerotwo from Infinity Ward has confirmed that Modern Warfare 2 WILL NO HAVE DEDICATED SERVERS for PC. DEAL BREAKER Instead it will behave like consoles and connect to listen servers on some IW.Net rubbish. This will also mean no mods, custom maps and charged DLC. No clan servers either. No...- loathe
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- clan servers cod custom maps dedicated server dlc gaming infinity ward listen servers modern warfare mods
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- Forum: Windows Games