About this tag
The instructions tag on WindowsForum.com covers user requests for step-by-step guidance on various Windows-related tasks. Common themes include installing or configuring Windows 11, using tools like Rufus, managing dual-boot setups, troubleshooting Outlook calendar entries, replacing hardware in Hyperconverged Infrastructure nodes, and disabling crash reports. Users often seek clear, detailed instructions for both basic and advanced operations, and may reference official help documentation or third-party guides. The tag reflects a need for practical, actionable steps to resolve specific issues or accomplish particular goals within Windows environments.
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    Installing Windows 11 Using Rufus

    Just a suggestion for forum admin: I recently installed Win 11 using the forum guidance and Rufus ("How to Install Windows 11 Using Rufus: Bypass Restrictions and Create Local Account"). Except for one minor issue, it worked very well. Under item #5 in the guidance it says: "You can even...
    • wilmayo
    • Thread
    • forum suggestion installation guide instructions password password change password management reboot issues rufus system setup tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    A dual boot clone help

    Hello all. I am new to the forum and could do with some help please. I have managed to clone my windows 11 laptop ssd onto a larger external ssd, my laptop is a a dual boot with win 11 and a linux distro. At the end of the new cloned ssd there is a large chunk of unallocated space left, I...
    • Longshank75
    • Thread
    • aomei cloning disk management dual boot help instructions linux minitool oap partition ssd storage technical assistance unallocated space user support windows 11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Computing
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    Add birthday to Outlook calendar

    The Help instructions say double click on contact then on 'Details'. However I don't find a 'details' option as per enclosed screenshot.
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    Windows 11: some questions on Android mode

    Hi All, Windows 11-Pro 22H2 I can not run android mode in my Windows 11-22H2 virtual machine. So I can't test it out myself. I need an "accomplice". I really need all the questions answered, not just the first one. 1) do I need to install Android operating system or does it come with...
    • ToddAndMargo2
    • Thread
    • 22h2 android android mode clipboard compatibility containerization google play installation instructions microsoft store resolution shared storage support testing troubleshooting user questions virtual machine virtualization windows 11
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. johan55521

    Windows 10 hey guys so how to hack sites in cmd?

    i'm new to cmd and i'm trying to patiently learn how to try to hack sites by cmd and i don't know how to do someone can you give me the instructions?:redface:
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    how to replace a failing disk in Hyperconverged Infrastructure node

    Hi, Just wondering what steps we could do to replace a failing hard drive in a HCI node. Can anybody help me with some instructions or point to somewhere i could find the answer ? HCI is made of three HPE DL380 servers and using Hyper V. The nodes dont have any tools installed to exactly find...
    • rajabey
    • Thread
    • data recovery disk dl380 failure hard drive hci hpe hyper-v hyperconverged infrastructure instructions management replacement server storage virtualization
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Microsoft Products and Community
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    Windows 10 Turn off windows crash reports

    I wanted to turn off crash reports, however, it doesn't seem like a feature in control panel for me. On the following URL you get instruction of going to maintenance section of control panel, however when I go to mine there is no option for off, it is just on. Any help thanks in advance. How to...
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    Windows 10 Experiencing Multiple BSODs on Windows 7: Diagnostic Tool Insights Needed

    I had the second one of these - did not do the win7F diagnostic tool the first time - did it for the new one. I will now attach the compressed file with this post - as I read the instructions.
  9. ussnorway

    Windows 10 how to get Stellaris Gog Vs Steam working in multiplay?

    this is for people that want to play against their mates but are having crossplay issues Steam players: need to right click Stellaris from the steam ui, pick properites then Betas and the cross_play server... if you now see Stellaris [Stellaris_Test] in the game title you got it right...
    • ussnorway
    • Thread
    • checksum compatibility crossplay error file management game sharing gameplay gaming gog instructions issues multiplayer properties setup steam stellaris support update user guide workaround
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  10. awskop

    Need Help formatting Linux HDD Using Windows Computer

    I'm hoping someone in this community can help me with a hard drive problem. Recently, I replaced my old laptop (it ran a Linux/Ubuntu OS). Before getting rid of it, I removed the laptop's hard drive with the intent to repurpose it into a portable hard drive. I then encased it within a plug...
    • awskop
    • Thread
    • compatibility data transfer disk management drive recognition enclosure external storage file system formatting hard drive hdd instructions linux portable drive repurpose sata step by step tech support troubleshooting ubuntu windows
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 10 StrTrail.txt Error. Any help is appreciated.

    Hello, I am currently running into a BSOD on my windows Laptop. I currently am stuck in a loop where I cannot even enter Safe Mode, and I have run out of online sources that could help me in the correct direction. According to my SrtTrail.txt file, my error lies within the bootres.dll, which is...
    • needhelpBSOD
    • Thread
    • bootrec bootres bsod chkdsk corruption diagnostics dism error instructions laptop loop repair restore point safe mode srttrail system files troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 10 Beginner's tutorial for save as pages/files

    where to find basic instructions about saving pages and files in Windows 10, IE11 and Edge. I save very little but would like to save everything in one place. Please tell me where to find very clear instructions for a beginning senior.
    • prib
    • Thread
    • basic usage browser tips edge file management ie11 instructions save seniors tutorial windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. Russell

    Attempting to install CentOS 7 in Oracle VM VirtualBox virtual machine ( VM ).

    Attention: windowsForum members: I have recently downloaded a CentOS 7 x86_64 ISO image file and burned it to a DVD. While following the instructions on this link, I arrive at the CentOS "INSTALLATION SUMMARY" page. It is supposed to appear as shown below ( note the "SOFTWARE" section...
    • Russell
    • Thread
    • baserepository centos dvd error help installation instructions iso linux members oracle repository setup technical troubleshooting virtual machine virtualbox windows forum x86
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Linux Forums
  14. Russell

    Debian Linux version 9.5 directory permissions and WinSCP version 5.13.3 ( Build 8565 ).

    Attention: windowsForum members: This morning I finally figured out how to transfer files from Microsoft Windows 10 ( Home ) edition hard drive ( c: ) to my new Oracle VirtualBox Debian version 9.5 virtual machine ( VM ) operating system. If you receive the "Error message from server...
    • Russell
    • Thread
    • bridged adapter build 8565 chmod debian error handling file transfer folder permissions instructions linux network oracle permissions tech support troubleshooting user guide virtual machine virtualbox vm setup windows 10 winscp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Linux Forums
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    Problem with fax

    I have Cyta DSL model and want to connect to it a HP Deskjet 4676 printer fax. How should i do it and how to connect the cables and what cables i must put to the wall plug? to have fax send from computer and printer itself? Explain me in details.
    • Marios1441
    • Thread
    • cable computer connection cyta dsl diy fax hp deskjet instructions printer setup troubleshooting wall plug
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 10 Troubleshooting Remote Desktop Connection Between Two Windows 10 Laptops on Same Network

    I have 2 laptops both running Win10pro. Both on the same network, although one is connected via a repeater due to its "remote" location. I can ping one to the other without any issues. Both are connected to the Internet via wifi through one router. I have been trying to use Remote Desktop to...
    • Adrianfu
    • Thread
    • computer literacy connectivity crash home network instructions internet laptop network ping remote access remote desktop repeater router support teamviewer tech help troubleshooting user experience wifi windows 10
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 1033 BSOD Error, rears its ugly face again.

    Hello, I've been having a lot of problems with my computer recently. I should note that I've had this problem in the past, I came here and fixed it, however I don't think I followed all the instructions that I should've. I did the minimal amount until I thought it was fixed, and it appeared to...
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    Windows 8 How do i restore from a external Hard rive in windows 8.1

    I followed lots of instructions, none work, I saved the image files to a external hard drive, I see no way to choose that anywhere in the restore settings, ive tried all of them. One suggests a driver then gives a massive list of folders of which none seem to have a driver. I don't seem to have...
    • epicquest
    • Thread
    • backup driver issues external drive image files instructions recovery restore settings troubleshooting windows 8.1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. Imageman

    Windows 10 Uploading FOLDERS to OneDrive - Impossible ??

    I have literally spent hours researching to find an accurate step-by-step instruction on how to upload FOLDERS to OneDrive (I know how to upload files). First, I'm shocked it's not a feature of onedrive and made as easy as uploading files?? Sample of many Dead Ends "Just use the Upload tab in...
    • Imageman
    • Thread
    • access chrome cloud storage community edge feedback files firefox folders help instructions issues onedrive research settings step by step tips troubleshooting upload user experience
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 For Any Mozilla Thunderbird & Eternal Septembers Users From Sr. Citizen, Please

    Hello, In my 80's now, so please bear with me a bit. Using Mozilla Thunderbird for eMails on my older pc running W7. Like it a lot, as do family members. Have just bought a new Apple iMac Have the following questions please, regarding transferring Folders and items from this W7 pc to the new...
    • Robert11
    • Thread
    • cloud storage cross-platform email client email transfer eternal september file transfer imac instructions migration older users partition software installation step by step tech support thunderbird usenet reader user guide windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support