About this tag
The local tag on WindowsForum.com covers topics related to local resources on Windows systems, including local IP addresses, local printers redirected via RDP, local storage like the C: drive, and local user profile folders such as AppData\Local. Discussions include troubleshooting DHCP IP address registry changes, fixing redirected local printer issues after workstation rotation in Windows Server 2012R2, managing OneDrive storage within the AppData\Local folder, recovering access to a local C: drive after permission changes, and deleting local area connections. These threads reflect common user challenges with local settings, permissions, and resource management in Windows environments.
  1. B

    Windows 10 Help with DhcpIPAddress

    Hello, for some reason like an idiot a few days ago I followed a tutorial to save some frames on a game and it told me to copy my local windows ipv4 address and replace that value in DhpIPAddress in the registry ...
  2. A

    Fixing Redirected Printer Issues in Windows Server 2012R2 After Workstation Rotation

    Hello, We have small business with Windows server 2012R2. We have multiple workstations and each is connected with a local printer (USB connection). Our employees access the server thought RDP and print to the local redirected printers. Recently, we facing problem that after employees rotated...
    • ayohas
    • Thread
    • 2012 r2 business configuration connectivity issues local march network printer printing rdp redirected server sessions support troubleshooting update usb windows workstation
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  3. B

    Windows 10 Win 10 Onedrive

    I do not know anything about OneDrive and I want that all my downloads. mostly pictures, are stored only on mu PC in Download folder taht I akready had, arranged by months etc. I do not want to have OneDtive at all. How do I disable it and still keep already downloaded pics and docs etc on my...
    • brod298
    • Thread
    • backup disable documents download dvd help local onedrive pictures storage windows 10
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. R

    Windows 10 OneDrive under Appdata/Local/Microsoft takes up 200gb

    So, I've been having issues with my main harddrive (A 250gb Samsung 750 Evo SSD) constantly becoming full, mainly as a result of downloads and whatnot after having not much space left. So i decided to do a thorough search for the main problem, and strangely enough, it seems to be the Onedrive...
    • RegisNovem
    • Thread
    • 150gb appdata application size cloud storage data usage disk space dropbox file management folder size hard drive issues local microsoft onedrive performance ssd storage troubleshooting uninstall windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. J

    Windows 10 Is It Safe to Delete 1100 Files from My Folder?

    I have 1100 files in this folder. Can I delete them? Thanks. Jim B.
    • jimbir
    • Thread
    • appdata cleanup delete files local maintenance storage support temp users windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. Docle8

    Windows 7 Can't access my C: Drive and lost my administrative rights.

    I was changing my security settings on my C: Drive and somehow it thought I clicked DENY... Now I can't open my Local C: Drive and somehow I lost my admin rights too. I tried enabling the secret Administrator, and it still says Access Denied. I also tried system restore, but it says I don't have...
  7. Nimit

    VIDEO How To Delete Local Area Connections!

    • Nimit
    • Thread
    • connection delete guide how to local media network tutorial windows youtube video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  8. News

    The range of ports is not displayed when a Windows Firewall rule defines a local port range

    Continue reading...
    • News
    • Thread
    • configuration firewall local network ports range rules support troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  9. News

    MS13-016 - Important : Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Driver Could Allow Elevation of Privil

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (February 12, 2013) Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves 30 privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to the...
    • News
    • Thread
    • 2013 attacker credentials drivers elevation important kernel local microsoft patch privilege security update vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  10. P

    Windows 8 Unexpected Duplicate Local Account Appearing on Laptop After Logout

    Something weird happened today when i logged off my laptop i see two of the same account with same username but the picture different like one big and small i only make one local account but i cannot get it why suddenly after logging off i got 2 same accounts please help me.
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    Windows 7 Slow Desktop Loading When Local Area Connection Is Enabled

    Hy , why when i start the pc my desktop its loading very slow when my local area connection its enabled and when is disabled , the desktop its loading very fast ? :(
    • Falcao
    • Thread
    • connection desktop loading issues local network performance slow troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  12. C

    Windows 7 Can't connect to internet, but can to local network.

    I can connect to my router, and the icon shows "Internet Access" and I can access my shared folders. But I can't access the internet. I've got both IE and Chrome and both do not work. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks :cool:
    • CalvT
    • Thread
    • access chrome connection help internet local network router troubleshooting
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  13. S

    Windows 7 DNS server lookup failure

    I bought a new computer about 3-4 weeks a go. I got a ASUS PCE-N10 wireless local are network card and plugged it in. For the first 2 weeks it performed fine with no problems. recently however, i have been getting a DNS server look up fail error. Ill be able to go on the internet and use it, but...
    • sebastianfrei
    • Thread
    • asus computer connection connectivity dns error failure help internet issues local lookup network pce-n10 performance server tech support troubleshooting wireless wireless card
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  14. C

    Windows 7 App Data Questions

    I was going through my AppData folder and I open the AppData>Local folder and see the following folders than when I open them they are empty: So my questions are: what are they for? What program or programs are creating them? Is it okay to delete them? Is it okay to delete stuff in the AppData...
  15. T

    Windows 7 looking for a registry cleaner.

    I have been looking for a newmail audio notification app. I have tried several. Have not found one. But after uninstalling the losers there are files still hanging about. mostly in /programs. Get a little tired of tracking deleting. I know there is some in the /user/local directory. Then the...
    • tbint
    • Thread
    • activation audio cleaner files fix key local notifications programs registry scan uninstall users
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  16. News

    Cached domain logon information

    Microsoft Windows caches previous users' logon information locally so that they can log on if a logon server is unavailable during later logon attempts. If a domain controller is unavailable and a user's logon information is cached, the user will be... More...
    • News
    • Thread
    • cache controller domain information local logon microsoft server users windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  17. News

    MS11-054 - Important : Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privi

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (July 12, 2011): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves 15 privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker...
    • News
    • Thread
    • application attack bulletin credentials drivers elevation important kernel local microsoft patch privilege security severe update vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  18. reghakr

    Des Plaines man, 19, charged in North Side slaying (mug)

    Murder charges have been filed against a 19-year-old Des Plaines man accused of fatally shooting a 15-year-old boy and injuring another 15-year-old boy July 22 on the Far North Side, police said. Read Full Story: Link Removed due to 404 Error
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • charges community court crime des plaines incident injury investigation legal local murder news north side police safety shooting slaying tragedy violence youth
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  19. News

    MS11-054 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privil

    Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This security update resolves 15 privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logged on locally and ran a specially crafted application. An attacker must...
    • News
    • Thread
    • attack bulletin credentials drivers elevation important kernel local microsoft privilege security update vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  20. News

    MS10-021: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow elevation of privilege

    Resolves vulnerabilities in Windows that could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logged on locally and ran a specially crafted application. More...
    • News
    • Thread
    • application attack kernel local ms10-021 privilege security update vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)