About this tag
The definitions tag on WindowsForum.com covers a range of topics where the term 'definitions' appears in different contexts. Discussions include PowerToys Run's Definition plugin for quick word lookups, compatibility definitions for Windows updates that ensure system readiness, and Windows Defender virus definitions that fail to update automatically. Other threads explore key combination definitions in settings, the meaning of networking, and how to pull content definitions from a database for a weekly article. The tag also touches on dual-use technology definitions in a defence context and geographical definitions of the United Kingdom. These threads reflect user questions about locating, updating, or understanding definitions across Windows settings, security, and productivity tools.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Riihimäki Test Centre Bridges Nordic Startups with NATO for Dual-Use Tech

    Millog’s new Riihimäki test centre opens a direct lane between Nordic startups and NATO-linked defence customers, combining a low-threshold, standards-focused testing environment with HAMK’s GPU-backed AI infrastructure to accelerate dual-use technology development for both civil and military...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • additive manufacturing ai testing defense innovation definitions diana dual-use technology edge gpu hamk legal compliance millog nato prototyping riihimäki safety-critical security testing smes startup test centre
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    PowerToys Run Gets Powerful with New Plugins: SpeedTest, Definition, and VideoDownloader

    PowerToys Run has always held a special place among Windows productivity tools—a fast, keyboard-driven launcher that brings macOS Spotlight-like search speed and flexibility to Microsoft’s platform. With its latest update, PowerToys Run leaps forward with the inclusion of three third-party...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • definitions dictionary plugin internet speed keyboard launcher language learning media management microsoft powertoys open source tools powertoys speedtest cli speedtest plugin third-party plugins video downloader windows customization windows on arm windows plugins windows productivity windows tools youtube download
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. DavidPaul

    Windows 11 Key combination confusion

    It's possible to assign actions to key combinations in all sorts of places (Settings, PowerToys, individual applications, etc), but if I want to change something I can't always remember where I set a particular combination. Is there a central place I can list all the definitions and (hopefully)...
    • DavidPaul
    • Thread
    • application customization definitions key combinations keyboard powertoys productivity redefine settings shortcuts
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. kemical

    Windows 10 Compatibility definition update for Windows

    Microsoft have today released a Compatibility update which basically will ensure your Windows 10 version is up to date. So if your using builds 1607 or 1511 then after installing this update the system will update to the latest version available. ''This update provides the latest set of...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • 1511 1607 build compatibility customer service definitions diagnostics microsoft microsoft update catalog operating system system update update windows windows 10 windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  5. whoosh

    VIDEO The Difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain and England Explained CGP Grey

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    • whoosh
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    • definitions england great britain united kingdom
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  6. Away4321

    Windows 7 Understanding the Meaning of Networking

    What does networking mean?
  7. S

    Windows 8 Can I pull content for an article from a separate database?

    My Question: How hard would it be to pull a varying set of daily data and construct a weekly “article” based on a requested date, and is there any tutorial / resource that would explain possible approaches? Background: Each week on my site, I provide definitions for expressions, idioms, and...
    • songsinh1241
    • Thread
    • content management content organization data pulling database definitions dilbert english learning html idioms korean mobile browsing resources responsive design server integration site structure technical words tutorial user experience web development weekly article
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. E

    Windows 10 Windows Defender Not Updating Automatically on Windows 10

    hi guys im having serious issues with windows defender not updating automatically.. i recently upgraded to windows 10, without incident.. but now i am receiving security notifications, that my defender is out of date. it has been two days and its failing to update, ive also tried to manually...
    • Elvismade
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    • defender definitions internet access issues manual download notifications security troubleshooting update windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. G

    Windows 10 Windows 10 update and Defender

    I used to use Microsoft Essentials for anti-virus. Seems that with 10 this has now become defender. My question is :- Windows update is supposed to update Defender, but the last definition file is dated 8th August - the day after I upgraded to 10. Essentials used to update on a daily basis...
    • gtatler
    • Thread
    • antivirus defender definitions essentials microsoft security system update update windows 10 windows defender
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. Vishnu Prasad

    Windows 8 Is there anyway to implement "define" feature of ios in windows (desktop)?

    It would be great if I can select a word and hold the left mouse button and the definition of that word pops up!
  11. JimL

    Windows 7 What is Roaming?

    Almost every search I run locally turns up hits with "roaming" in the path. I spent a while on the internet trying to find out exactly what the roaming folder was for. It seems the more I read the less I knew. Everyone seems to have a different idea on how to define or use roaming. I think...
    • JimL
    • Thread
    • configuration definitions folders path roaming sync traffic user data windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. rdutton

    Windows 7 How to Restore Automatic Definition Updates in Security Essentials?

    Running Security Essentials, up until about a month ago all definition updates were automatically installed. Now they are all marked as optional and I must manually install them. Is there a setting that I can change back to automatic install?
    • rdutton
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    • automatic definitions essentials installation manual security settings update windows security
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Security
  13. JMH

    Windows 7 SuperAntiSpyware Database Definition Information

    SUPERAntiSpyware.com - Database Definition Information SUPERAntiSpyware.com - AntiAdware. AntiSpyware. AntiMalware.
    • JMH
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    • adware database definitions information malware scan security spyware superantispyware update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  14. reghakr

    Case overturned because of narrow definition of sex

    A state representative was chastised last session for using the word "uterus" on the house floor, and lawmakers recoiled at debating a recent bill to ban bestiality, because children sometimes attend their hearings. Read Full Story: Link Removed
    • reghakr
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    • bestiality children definitions hearing lawmakers legislation politics sex state uterus
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  15. Ciara

    Windows 7 Microsoft Safety Scanner

    Just tried Microsoft Safety Scanner and I'm impressed, runs on 32 & 64-bit OS and its configurable also its standalone (Note: only lasts 10 days, then you need to download it again as to update of its anti-malware definitions. I think its great as a second opinion ... it is not a replacement for...
    • Ciara
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    • 32-bit 64-bit antimalware antivirus configuration definitions malware microsoft safety scanner security standalone update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  16. A

    Windows 7 Microsoft's Answer to Vicious Malware

    Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387752,00.asp As you might notice, in the full article title, Microsoft also says to "Re-install Windows", which was Microsoft's original recommendation. Reading the full article, you will note that, nowhere, does it say you have to re-install...
    • Adamsappleone
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    • antivirus boot record bootkit data security definitions driverstartio infection live cd malware mbr microsoft popureb.e recovery disc rollback security technet user data virus windows recovery
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  17. R

    Windows 7 Word Web Dictionary

    I've downloaded and tried several WordWeb for Windows 7 64 bit and none will give me definition. The answer panel opens but nothing showing. Tried the ctrl>alt>W but no results. Is there a free download and free use somewhere that works on Windows 7 ? Thanks, Bob ps: this is for laptop
  18. Super Sarge

    Before Computers

    Memory was something you lost with age An application was for employment A program was a TV show A cursor used profanity A keyboard was a piano A web was a spider's home A virus was the flu A CD was a bank account A hard drive was a long trip on the road A mouse pad was where a mouse lived...
    • Super Sarge
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    • analog application computer cursor definitions digital age employment floppy drive hard drive history humor keyboard memory mouse nostalgia programs technology virus web
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  19. J

    Windows 7 Microsoft Security Essentials Killed my internet. Help?

    Yesterday I began to have problems with my internet only partially working. I first noticed it when pages weren't loading in firefox, or any other browser, but they weren't timing out and telling me that there's no connection. They just sat there in limbo as if trying very hard to find the...
    • jbaranski
    • Thread
    • avg browser connectivity definitions firefox guild wars help internet issues microsoft network security spyware support system restore trillian troubleshooting uninstall update windows
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. reghakr

    Windows XP Warning: Windows XP SP3 and McAfee don't mix

    Warning: Windows XP SP3 and McAfee don't mix If you’re a business user running Windows XP Service Pack (SP) in conjunction with McAfee antivirus software, make sure you read my colleague Ed Bott’s blog post before you download McAfee’s latest AV definitions. Bott: Link Removed Other related...
    • reghakr
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    • antivirus blog business compatibility definitions ed bott mcafee security service pack windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support