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Discussions tagged with 'ms servers' on WindowsForum.com focus on how Microsoft servers interact with local Windows installations. Users ask whether Windows requires periodic internet connectivity to communicate with MS servers, even for offline PCs. Topics include Windows 7 setups, local workstations for photo editing, and strategies to minimize or eliminate server check-ins. The tag covers concerns about forced updates, activation verification, and telemetry. Practical advice often involves firewall rules, registry edits, or using separate machines for online tasks. These threads help users understand the extent of Microsoft server dependencies and how to maintain a truly offline Windows environment.
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Windows 7 I want a completely offline PC. Possible?
I am getting a new PC with Windows 7. What I would like to do is run this PC completely offline and never connect it to the internet. I want it to be a somewhat clean "local workstation" for editing photos and various things. I will have a separate computer for all the "normal stuff" like...- metroid
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