Windows still includes a built‑in backup utility that many users overlook, and while it’s not the slick, cloud‑first tool Microsoft pushes today, it remains a practical way to create scheduled local backups and full system images—if you understand its limits and use it carefully. ows...
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Breaking down the NTFS TOCTOU alert — why I couldn’t find CVE‑2025‑50158, and what Windows users should do now
By [Your Name], WindowsForum.com — August 12, 2025
Lead: You sent a pointer to an MSRC advisory for "CVE‑2025‑50158 — Windows NTFS Information Disclosure (TOCTOU)". I searched the major...
Restoring files from a Windows image backup has long been a crucial skill for administrators and end users alike, especially as drive failures, accidental deletions, and ransomware remain ever-present threats. However, recent changes in Windows recovery capabilities—particularly the depreciation...
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Hello everyone!
I've recently run into the following problem:
I create system images of my Windows 7 installation on a regular basis. A few days ago, my hard drive failed beyod repair, so I went ahead and bought a new one, assuming that I could then proceed to simply restore the most recent...
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Installed VMs in Hyper-V such as Win7, Vista or XP want to connect to the Net.
After, installing a VM OS & setting up a Virtual Switch the VMs may see no internet connections.
The Integration Services must be installed to the VMs to have connectivity. These will not install unless & until all...
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Most of all windows 7 users are aware of native VHD support in Windows 7. The Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk file
format aka VHD is virtual hard disk used in Microsoft Virtual PC. Now you can Create, Mount and Boot from VHD images on Windows 7. You can also...