About this tag
The polls tag on WindowsForum.com covers community voting threads where members share opinions on Windows versions, software preferences, and gaming servers. Topics include favorite Windows editions, PDF viewer alternatives to Adobe and Foxit, and interest in starting a Minecraft server. The tag also appears in technical discussions about Windows Time service polling intervals and joystick interference with power save states. Forum updates mention new polling features added to the site. While some threads use polls for app recommendations or weekly app roundups, the tag primarily reflects user-driven surveys and feedback collection within the Windows community.
  1. Axel PC

    PDF Viewer alternatives to Adobe and Foxit, poll included

    I haven't used Adobe Reader on my home PC in years! I've been using Foxit Reader since then. It was a perfect replacement for Adobe. However, over the past few iterations it's become bloated and performance wasn't as snappy as it once was. I use PDFs on a regular basis. I scan all my hard...
    • Axel PC
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    • adobe reader alternatives bloatware community input document management document scanning foxit reader geek long-term data storage pdf reader pdf viewing apps performance polls reader performance software review storage sumatra pdf user recommendations
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. News

    Debugging a background task on a time trigger

    Link Removed The TimeTrigger class is extremely useful when your Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app has background tasks you want to run periodically. For instance, if you are writing a mail app, you will want to regularly poll for new messages in the background with a time trigger. If you...
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    • app development app manifest background processes backgroundexecutionmanager debug mode debugging developer tips event handling freshnesstime lifecycle events notifications oneshot polls sample code task registration task scheduler time trigger uwp visual studio windows platform
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  3. Josephur

    Starting a MineCraft 1.8.9 Server...

    I'm getting ready to start a MineCraft 1.8.9 Server with MineCraft Forge and the latest bleeding edge mods, is there an interest here of people that wish to join the server? (will be invite only). Cast your vote in the poll, reply with other comments.
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    • 1.8.9 bleeding edge community forge gaming invite minecraft mods polls server
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Games
  4. V

    Windows 10 Joysticks stopping system from entering power save

    I have spent months trying to diagnose why a couple of my systems will not enter any power save states. Late last year i narrowed it down to the fact that i have several game controllers plugged in. When googling 'Windows 10 joystick sleep' i suddenly became aware i was not alone. It seems now...
    • virtual81
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    • analog input device sensitivity game controllers hardware issues input devices joystick polls power saving power settings saitek sleep mode sleep timer system performance thrustmaster troubleshooting user experience windows 10 windows behavior
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. News

    Our 5 best Windows Phone apps of the week

    Are you ready to discover our choices for this week’s five best apps for Windows Phone? Of course you are! Link Removed Grab your Lumia and prepare for download because we’ve rounded up the best new Windows Phone apps, updates and games of the week. We’ve been seeing many new apps rolling...
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    • app app features community consumer software home team image editing leadstory lumia media sharing microsoft garage mobile banking newsreader picsart polls provider review update user recommendations vines windows phone
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  6. News

    When SpecialPollInterval is used as a polling interval, the Windows Time service does not...

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    • configuration network polls service issues specialpollinterval sync system settings time service windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  7. PowerHotmail

    Windows 7 Whats Your Favourite Windows?

    Seeing from all replies in the "Which Windows Do You Use Poll" I`ve decided to make a poll on "Whats Your Favourite Windows" This is basically your favourite out of all of them, so its not the one you use (although it can be), Its rather the one you like. Have Fun Voting!
  8. Mike

    VIDEO August 8, 2014 - What's New on the Forums

    Hi, today, I actually talk to you and show you some of our updates. Enjoy! Highlight for quote and multi-quote. Ban from thread option for moderators. Mobile apps updated. New anti-spam tools during registration. PHP updated. Litespeed Web Server updated. New polling features added. New Profile...
    • Mike
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    • anti-spam forum mobile apps moderation moderators php polls profileposts update web server
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Forum Announcements
  9. A

    Windows 7 Chrome, Firefox, IE10 Comparison w/Poll

    Hello members and for those that have just joined or are just visiting, to Windows 7 Forums. What Browser do you use? Comments on why, are welcome, but not necessary. Out of my own curiosity, I made a little comparison of the top 3 browsers, Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer10, ie; CPU...
    • Adamsappleone
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    • add-ons browser browser switch chrome comparison cpu usage extensions firefox internet explorer memory hog memory usage performance polls task manager user experience visual comparison web browsing windows 8 windows forum
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Software
  10. sirloyne

    Windows 8 An Interesting Poll Idea

    Let’s assume that this was a perfect world, and when you bought a new computer they asked you what version of Windows you wanted on it. (This is a Windows poll, so that’s your choice.) Let’s also assume that all of the software you wanted to use would work and you could get all of your drivers...
  11. sirloyne

    Windows 7 An Interesting Poll Idea

    Let’s assume that this was a perfect world, and when you bought a new computer they asked you what version of Windows you wanted on it. (This is a Windows poll, so that’s your choice.) Let’s also assume that all of the software you wanted to use would work and you could get all of your drivers...
  12. News

    When SpecialPollInterval is used as a polling interval, the Windows Time service does not correct th

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    • configuration correction interval management network performance polls services settings specialpollinterval sync time timekeeping troubleshooting update windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  13. News

    When SpecialPollInterval is used as a polling interval, the Windows Time service does not correct th

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    • configuration correction interval polls settings specialpollinterval system time time service time synchronization windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  14. News

    When SpecialPollInterval is used as a polling interval, the Windows Time service does not correct th

    An NTP client computer that is running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, may not correct the time if the following conditions are true: The NTP client syncs its time with the... Link Removed
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    • configuration ntp polls time correction time synchronization windows 7 windows 8 windows server windows time windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  15. D

    Windows 7 Seeking Ideas for Innovative Windows Programs: Join the Discussion!

    Hello windows users, my name is Elliott and I have decided to start developing programs that people will want to use. I am starting to get to know vb code and once complete I will be moving onto c# before finally doing c++ What I am looking for is for some ideas on what people would want...
    • djelliotth
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    • application ideas c++ coding community design development elliott hardy feedback input learning polls programming programs project development software development technology user experience visual basic visual studio
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. Mike

    VIDEO You are invited to our Team Meeting on Skype! Yes, you who are reading this!

    Our meeting has concluded! Here is the final video If you hold a membership on Windows7Forums.com or Windows8Forums.com, you are welcome to join our team meeting to discuss the next changes to our website and what you would like to see on the website. This meeting will be podcast and recorded...
    • Mike
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    • change communication community discussion experience points forum interaction meeting membership moderators participants podcast polls recruitment skype time zone video website windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Forum Announcements
  17. News

    Windows 8 Poll: Will Windows 8 make an impact in tablets?

    Information about Windows 8 RT leads one developer to think there's little reason for IT departments to favor Windows 8 tablets over iPads and Android devices. Do you agree? Link Removed
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    • android developer opinion devices impact ipad it department polls tablet windows 8 windows rt
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  18. News

    Windows 8 44% wll not upgrade to Windows 8

    A recent poll hosted by PC Advisor found that a large percentage of technology enthusiasts will not be upgrading their operating system to Windows 8. Link Removed
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    • enthusiasts operating system pc advisor polls technology upgrade windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  19. News

    Windows 8 Would you buy Windows 8? (Poll)

    Would you be willing to pay for Windows 8? Vote now and let us know what you think! Source: Yahoo! News
    • News
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    • feedback polls price purchase survey user opinions windows 8 yahoo news
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  20. N

    Windows 7 How hot are your laptops' CPU and GPU?

    The poll is only for laptop users! HWiNFO64 Download (click on "Sensor-only" after running it or click "Sensors" later on)
    • nlovric
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    • cpu gpu hwinfo64 laptop monitoring performance polls sensors temperature user experience
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Hardware