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Discussions tagged with 'field computer' on WindowsForum.com focus on troubleshooting issues with computers used in field environments. A recurring theme involves data loss and file corruption, particularly with database files that reset to zero size after a crash or reboot. Users explore whether Windows automatic updates can lock disks or files, potentially causing such data loss. The tag covers real-world scenarios where field computers run critical recording programs, and the impact of system updates on stability and data integrity is a key concern. Topics include crash recovery, file system behavior during updates, and preventing data loss in field-deployed Windows systems.
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Windows 7 Can windows update cause lock on disk/files?
Just got in a computer that's used in the field, it runs a program that will realtime record data into a database file, the guys that used it reported back trouble with the computer - among other things they did have to reset the computer by turning it off. They also said that the database...- Mawrick
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- automatic updates data loss database drive lock field computer file locking reboot issues system crash troubleshooting windows update
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