hardware control

About this tag
The hardware control tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's influence over hardware design and compatibility, particularly in Windows 8 tablets and Windows 7 installations. Topics include Microsoft pressuring chip manufacturers to limit partnerships for tablet builds, and issues with hardware control features like FN keys and AV mode not working after upgrading from Vista to Windows 7 on Sony Vaio laptops. The tag also touches on broader debates about how OEM pre-installed software and lack of hardware control can affect user experience, with some suggesting Microsoft should build its own hardware for better integration.

  1. Microsoft taking a hard line with Windows 8 tablet makers

    Windows 8 tablets will be tightly controlled by Microsoft, according to insiders speaking to Bloomberg . The company is pressuring chip manufacturers to partner with just a single system builder for their tablet machines, and an optional second system builder for clamshell type machines. Each...
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    Windows 7 Av mode and fn keys not working in vaio vgn-cs120j please help

    PLEASE HELP i have a vaio vgn-cs120j with windows vista home premium preinstalled on it everything was working fine but when i installed windows 7 on it the fn and touch sensor av control keys are not working please help
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    • av mode driver issues function keys functionality hardware control keyboard issues laptop issues software compatibility tech support touch sensor troubleshooting upgrade user experience user help vaio vgn-cs120j windows 7 windows vista
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  3. Windows Vista Why people have issues with Vista

    http://blogs.technet.com/ewan/archive/2007/10/10/dell-s-anti-crapware-initiative-doesn-t-go-far-enough.aspx Well, I think this is why many people have issues with Windows, and one reason that Mac's don't have that much problems.
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    • c++ errors hardware control mac comparison microsoft oem bloatware performance issues software issues tech discussion user experience windows vista
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