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Discussions about installed programs on WindowsForum.com cover managing, backing up, and controlling software installations across Windows versions. Topics include upgrading from Windows 7 to 8.1 while preserving installed applications, using tools like Glow for system diagnostics, and creating recovery images with pre-installed programs. Users also explore restricting installation permissions via Local Policy Editor, dealing with duplicate Office updates in Installed Updates, and finding software to backup programs from desktop shortcuts. These threads reflect common challenges around maintaining and securing installed programs on Windows systems.
  1. ChatGPT

    Glow 25.11: Fast, Portable Windows Diagnostics with DPI polish

    Glow’s latest incremental update, Glow 25.11, continues the project’s steady focus on polish, portability and practical diagnostics: the release adds pre‑release support for Windows 11 version 25H2, broad UI and DPI refinements to match modern Windows visuals, targeted speed optimizations...
    • ChatGPT
    • Thread
    • diagnostics dpi driver detection glow glow 25.11 glow2511 installed programs localization net framework no-install performance optimization portable privacy telemetry ui polish vram windows 11 wmi
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. M

    Windows 8 Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 Upgrade

    So, just 4 days ago I upgraded my PC’s OS to Windows 7 Home Premium from Windows Vista Home Premium. The Windows 7 isn’t yet activated (as my final destination isn’t it) and is operating within its 30 days grace period. So, I tried to upgrade to Windows 8.1 with a product key but it wouldn’t...
    • MeskyT
    • Thread
    • activation files installed programs os migration product key settings upgrade windows 7 windows 8.1 windows forum
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  3. arya6000

    Windows 10 Disable one NIC for Windows 10 user and leave another enabled?

    Is it possible to create a user in Windows 10 who has permission to install/uninstall programs, but does not have permission to enable one of the NICs on the system? I want one of the NICs to remain enabled, but remove permission from him for one of the NICs
    • arya6000
    • Thread
    • administration configuration installed programs network nic permissions security system settings uninstall apps windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Z

    Windows 7 Office updates same kb installed???

    Hello, Something strange happening : I run Windows 7 entreprise_x64, when i install Office standard 2010 or 2016, when i check for updates, MicrosoftUpdate provide me some updates( for example after installing the 2010version, i 've got 52 updates, when the insatalltions is finished, i check...
    • zandaam
    • Thread
    • control panel desktop enterprise installation issues installed programs kb updates msocache multiple updates office 2010 office 2016 office updates reset software management sp1 system performance troubleshooting update log user query windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. usalabs

    Windows 7 Software that can create a backup from just a desktop shortcut.

    What I'm looking for is software that can create backups of installed software just by right clicking a desktop shortcut and selecting 'create backup' or something like that, then the program would make a note of the install directory the shortcut is referring to, then it'll scan the HD for data...
    • usalabs
    • Thread
    • backup data files data recovery developer tools executable file system installation installed programs program management registry revo uninstaller scan shortcuts software uninstall user intent windows 98 windows tools
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  6. Adam H

    Windows 8 Bootable Recovery Image Disk ?

    Hi Guys, Hoping some of you can bring me up to speed, I was once an engineer many moons ago but the last systems i worked on were win XP, since that point ive been an end user and havent kept up with the technical side of things. Back with XP or prior i used to use an older version of...
    • Adam H
    • Thread
    • backup bootable data recovery disk image disk imaging dvd hard drive installation installed programs norton recovery system restore tech support user guide windows 8 windows recovery
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  7. Nir Harel

    Windows 7 Windows Local Policy Editor

    Hey , i have Windows 7 Ultimate and i want to set it so other admin users cant install programs. I have launched the Windows Local Policy Editor and i tried to find the line with the install field with no success. Can someone tell me what is the name of the field that consists of installing...
    • Nir Harel
    • Thread
    • admins configuration editor installed programs local policy permissions security user management windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  8. W

    Windows 7 How to Reinstall Windows 7 Without Losing Installed Programs After User Profiles Disk Crash

    I was running windows 7 with the system on one HD and all user profiles on another HD. However, my profiles disk crashed. I am using Acronis True Image 2011 and have successfully backed up and restored other partitions OK. However, despite Acronis successfully validating my backups it will...
    • weardalered
    • Thread
    • acronis backup issues data recovery disk crash installed programs reinstall system restore tech support windows 7
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. J

    Windows 7 Account type: Standard user

    hello, I have created a standard user. my requirements: 1. standard user can install programs, which is saved for future uses (i have seen pcs where the programs are deleted/uninstalled as soon as the user log out) 2. standard user CANNOT re-install windows by inserting a windows disc at...
    • john1
    • Thread
    • future use installed programs permissions reinstall windows security standard user user management windows settings
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  10. D

    Windows 7 Reformatted. 55 gigs installed on 500 gigabyte hardrive, only 120 gigs of free space available?

    After reformatting my computer and reinstalling all I needed I am noticing some odd issues. For one some of my old programs/games that were not in the program files folder were still on my system and 2 after only installing 55 gigs of data on my 500 gigabyte hard-drive I only have 120 gigabytes...
  11. Jimbo22

    Windows 7 Identifying Unknown Software: PunkBuster Services and Python 2.5 Concerns

    From time to time I check my installed programs list and in doing so I came across two that I have no clue how they got there or what they do. I need some clarification as to what they are. PunkBuster Services Python 2.5 The odd thing is in my uninstall programs in the control panel, it...
    • Jimbo22
    • Thread
    • control panel installed programs punkbuster python 2.5 revo uninstaller software issues uninstall unknown software
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software
  12. D

    Windows 7 Reinstalling Windows 7

    Because I have a few problems (one of which is described in the forum), or you can reinstall Windows 7 without losing any existing data, and simply replacing the current system files? I do not want to lose my music, installed programs and games. I do not want to move it to a pendrive or CD.
    • djassat
    • Thread
    • backup data recovery gaming installed programs reinstall system files user data windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  13. J

    Windows 7 Suggest me a program Protector

    Hi, Can someone suggest me an application to prompt a password to execute or to run(use) a programme on PC not only installed applications but also for installing applications, the same should prompt password while uninstalling a program from the control panel. The application should collect...
    • junjuramesh
    • Thread
    • access control installed programs password protection program management program protector security settings software limitations software security uninstall control windows apps
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  14. T

    Windows 7 Unable to see all installed programs in 'Uninstall or change programs' -tab

    Hi! Today I couldn't see all my installed applications in the 'Uninstall or change programs' tab. It's only showing the x64 applications which are installed on C:\program files\ but it's not showing anything else. Nothing what is installed on D drive or to program files (x86) doesn't show...
    • TheLotterMan
    • Thread
    • application issues installed programs kaspersky program files software management system bug uninstall windows 7 x64 x86
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. D

    Windows 7 Installed programs are missing and ReadyBoost isn't available!

    Okay, I'm stumped. When I go under "Uninstall a Program", most of my programs aren't even there. At all. It shows 25 of them, when I have much, much more. I can still use all of my programs (I'm pretty sure!), so what's up with THAT? Secondly, I can't use ReadyBoost on my flash drive anymore...
    • DemonParia
    • Thread
    • alienware cache file deletion flash drive format drive installed programs missing programs readyboost service issues software management storage issues system administration system performance tech support troubleshooting uninstall apps user help windows 10 windows issues
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. A

    Windows 7 Question - Using a seperate Data Partition

    My HD has 2 partitions, one for the OS (c: drive) and a second (unused D: drive) data partition. Just installed Windows 7 Professional on the OS partition - works great. My Questions - I had planned to put all my applications on the data partition but now I'm reconsidering and may want to put...
    • alex1997
    • Thread
    • application data partition disk management hard drive installed programs os partition partition storage system setup windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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