general

About this tag
The general tag on WindowsForum.com covers a broad range of Windows-related topics that do not fit into more specific categories. Discussions include Windows 11 Insider Preview builds with changes and improvements, such as build 22598 and 22509, which introduce new features and fixes. Other threads address general Windows issues like keyboard shortcuts for system volume control, hardware compatibility problems with Bluetooth and USB devices, activation key entry, and rumors about service packs. The tag also encompasses community introductions and general discussion forum posts. It serves as a catch-all for miscellaneous Windows topics, troubleshooting, and updates that span multiple Windows versions, from Windows 7 to Windows 11.
  1. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22598

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22598 to the Dev and Beta Channels. TL;DR We are releasing ISOs for this build – they can be Link Removed. Like last week, this build includes only a handful of changes and improvements but includes a good set of...
  2. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22509 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR This build includes a set of improvements that make browsing the web in Microsoft Edge with Narrator easier. This build includes a good set of improvements including new layout...
  3. SATIRE Trump Knows More Then His Generals ?

    :usa::rolleyes:
  4. VIDEO Generals Serving Trump Secretly Agreed To Never Leave Him Unsupervised

    :usa:o_O:hide:
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    Windows 7 keyboard shortcut for increasing volume (not in media player)

    hi I've searched everywhere, including the help in windows 7 (when you click F1). I need a keyboard shortcut for increasing and decreasing volume, and I don't mean when playing a video or something, I mean the "general" one. thanks
  6. VIDEO War Pigs

    Generals gathered in their masses Just like witches at black masses Evil minds that plot destruction Sorcerer of death's construction
  7. Windows 7 strange cause and effect phenomenom

    Hi folks, Happy Thanksgiving. Win 7 RC (build 7100) I have an Acer notebook with bluetooth (see my sig for specs). It has a switch on the front right of the machine to turn the bluetooth on and off. Because I don't use bluetooth I have it turned off and also have no drivers installed for it...
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    Windows 7 How to type in your activation key?

    Got answers in General thread.
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    Windows 7 USB Mic & Webcam Not Working

    I have a skype usb web cam/microphone however neither will work. On XP i simply plugged it in and it used the general drivers for the devices. Can i get it to do this on windows 7?
  10. Windows Vista Discussion on Rumored Beta Testing and Release Date for Vista SP2

    I have herd a rumor of a beta version of sp2 for vista is being tested. Any body confrim this and if confirmed when is the release date for the GP.
  11. Windows Vista Hello every one

    Had to get rid of that and this was the only way so hello all and with some LUCK :( I will be able to help some out and the other way around. Good day and good by :D :rolleyes: Our records indicate that you have never posted on the Windows Vista Forums before! Why not make your first...