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    Windows 8 Upgrading Acer Aspire 5750 RAM: Seeking Advice on 8GB Configuration

    Hello guys! I'm new to this forum so hi all! And my first post is about RAM info and what to look for. Okay, so I pulled put the ram on my Acer Aspire 5750 Laptop, and I'll post the pic I took at the end of this post. It has 4 GB of RAM and it's 2x 2GB RAM sticks, and I just need the basics and...
  2. News

    MS14-085 - Important: Vulnerability in Microsoft Graphics Component Could Allow Information...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (December 9, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if a user browses to a website containing specially crafted...
  3. MikeHawthorne

    Anyone feel that searching the net is harder than it used to be?

    Hi Recently I've become more and more disturbed by how many idiotic responses I get when I search for things. It seems that I used to be able to zero in on what I wanted quickly. Now I seem to get responses that have absolutely nothing to do with what I searched for. I arrive at a page that...
  4. Drew

    Windows 10 New Action Centre

    1. Would open AC & Maintenance would show nothing. Occasionally it would but, most time, nothing, none of the normal, usual info. Had noticed this behavior over the last couple of days. This evening... 2. Asking for Action Centre in Start menu Search produced TWO listings. A faint grey...
  5. Mike

    Windows 10 Welcome to the Windows 10 Technical Preview Discussion

    Welcome to the Windows 10 Technical Preview Discussion area! As we move closer to a Windows 10 release, it has become apparent that new sections will need to be added for our members, early pre-release testers, and enthusiasts. Please enjoy using this section. As more time and effort is placed...
  6. News

    Security Advisory 3009008 released

    Today, we released Link Removed to address a vulnerability in Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 3.0 which could allow information disclosure. This is an industry-wide vulnerability that affects the protocol itself, and is not specific to Microsoft’s implementation of SSL or the Windows operating...
  7. Danny Clark

    Windows 8 Really verbose linux-like bootup messages possible?

    The lack of information on the blue skewed perspective windows logo with white circle of moving dots below it window startup screen is really driving me crazy. Sometimes it takes forever and I'd like to know what the hell windows is doing. It doesn't even show progress of "chkdsk /f/r c:" Is it...
  8. Winobs

    Discussion on Windows 9 Features and Update 2 Release Date

    What do we know so far about win 9? And when is update 2 coming out? Thanks Ps. I'm new here! Tyler.
  9. News

    MS14-033: Vulnerability in Microsoft XML core services could allow information disclosure:...

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  10. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 Anyone have any info on Windows 9 beta release date?

    Hi I've read that Windows 9 beta will start in May, and that the release candidate will be available in September. It seem like a reasonable time table if it's going live early next year, but it seems like there would be some kind of information about it if it was true. I would really like...
  11. News

    Vulnerability in TrueType Font Parsing Could Allow Elevation of Privilege - Version: 2.0

    Severity Rating: Revision Note: V2.0 (December 13, 2011): Advisory updated to reflect publication of security bulletins. Summary: Microsoft has completed the investigation into a public report of this vulnerability. We have issued MS11-087 to address this issue. For more information about this...
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    Windows 7 Please help me find the answer for number 2 I have no idea

    Hi, I'm desperately trying find the information for my school discussion, I don't want anyone to do homework for me, but I'm seriously do not know how to answer this questions. Access is not my best friend.I found answer for nb 1.which I believe is -(determine the purpose of database, find and...
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    Windows 8 I need more information (web sites etc.) on upgrading win 8 to 8.1 w/o a product key

    I bought a win 8 computer W/O A PRODUCT KEY. I did upgrade it to 8.1. I need web sites or any other information on how to reinstall win 8.1 or even repair 8.1 WITHOUT A PRODUCT KEY. I found one web site by Paul Thurrott but it required a RETAIL product key. Jim
  14. T

    windows set tv box

    Has anyone heard of a set box tv by Windows? I had never heard of a set tv box until someone was trying to get my husband to buy one and said it was a windows box for smart tv's. I cannot find any features or information about this set tv box. Does anyone know anything about something like this...
  15. T

    windows set tv box

    Has anyone heard of a set box tv by Windows? I had never heard of a set tv box until someone was trying to get my husband to buy one and said it was a windows box for smart tv's. I cannot find any features or information about this set tv box. Does anyone know anything about something like this...
  16. davehc

    Windows 8 Power menu customisation

    Users may not be aware of it, but you can customise the Start icon right click menu. This is not a tutorial, as such, but, for information of users who like to play with these thongs. ths Power menu is situated at: C:\Users\David\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX You can add or delete...
  17. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Unexpected Acer Monitor Driver Update: Is It Legitimate?

    I've been working on the desktop all day, and just got it back up and running. Shortly after reaching desktop, Windows popped an alert that there was an update available. Figuring it was the usual Windows Defender update, I checked and it listed one "important" update, and selecting that...
  18. News

    Microsoft Security Advisory (2862973): Update for Deprecation of MD5 Hashing Algorithm for...

    Revision Note: V1.0 (August 13, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for supported editions of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 that restricts the use of certificates...
  19. News

    Microsoft Security Advisory (2647518): Update Rollup for ActiveX Kill Bits - Version: 1.0

    Revision Note: V1.0 (March 13, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing a new set of ActiveX kill bits with this advisory. Continue reading...
  20. Mike

    New Forum Node Structure

    We have recently updated the forums, and this update is on-going. At this time, not all data is visible. We are in the process of consolidating redundant forums. During this time, some information will not be easily accessible. The format seen on the forum index are the permanent forums. Going...
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