About this tag
The journal tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to the Windows Journal application, a note-taking tool included in older versions of Windows. Topics include security vulnerabilities in Windows Journal that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Journal file, as highlighted in Microsoft security bulletins MS15-045 and MS14-038. Users also discuss issues with pen input in Journal and OneNote, such as cursor behavior problems. Additionally, the tag includes announcements about Windows Journal updates and Windows 10 Insider Preview builds that introduce features like paste as plain text in clipboard history.
  1. News

    MS14-038 - Critical: Vulnerability in Windows Journal Could Allow Remote Code Execution...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (July 8, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Journal file. An attacker...
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    • Security
    • attack critical journal microsoft patch remote code execution security update vulnerability windows
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
  2. seifip

    Windows 7 Strange pen bug

    I'm not sure when it started, but it definitely wasn't happening before RC... I've recently started experiencing a very strange problem... when I write in OneNote (2007 and 2010), after I write anythingwith my pen (Dell Latitude XT), the cursor changes to the text selection tool and I can't make...
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    • Thread
    • bugs computer cursor dell functionality input devices issues journal onenote pen problem restart selection tool software text selection tooltips user experience windows writing
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support