About this tag
The proficiency tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions where users share their level of skill with operating systems, software, and troubleshooting. In the tagged content, users describe themselves as having varying proficiency, from novice to fairly proficient, when seeking help with tasks like analyzing crash dumps, migrating data, or learning Linux. The tag appears in contexts where users ask for guidance tailored to their experience level, such as a Linux user requesting input from people at all levels of proficiency, or a Windows user who considers themselves fairly proficient but stuck on crash dump analysis. It also appears in a thread about a botched folder relocation where the user expresses frustration despite being proficient with computers.
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    Linux “survey/brain picking”; Nevermind

    I’m hoping that those of you who are already Linux users will share some insight, perspective, and experience to help guide those of us who are ready to jump in. Some specific questions are listed below. Please answer as much as you feel inclined. All input helps. It is not necessary to...
    • Fixer1234
    • Thread
    • challenges community curiosity dabble email experience flavor input insights linux office opinion pet peeves primary os proficiency requirements resources software windows wine
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Linux Forums
  2. gremlinkurst

    Windows 7 Windows Screwed Up AGAIN! Relocation of Music Folder BOTCHED and FUBAR!

    I just installed a 750 GB internal SSD and migrated many gigabytes of data to that drive after initializing and formatting, and as part of this process I used Microsoft's "Relocate" option of the Music folder properties. This was a very bad decision. The interface options did NOT correlate to...
    • gremlinkurst
    • Thread
    • customization directory file management interface issues microsoft migration music files operating system proficiency reformat software bugs ssd storage issues system restore tech support third-party alternatives user folder windows windows user experience
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. Z

    Windows 7 Crash Dump SOS

    Hi, I've recently installed Win 7 onto my Dell laptop. Runs smoothly and I like it so far but I've had a few Crash Dumps occur and I've been wanting to analyse them so I can locate the problem and fix it. Now I've updated all the drivers and there doesn't seem to be any errors in the device...
    • zaven
    • Thread
    • analysis crash dump debugging device manager drivers error analysis help request laptop microsoft proficiency research software issues system crash tech support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support