About this tag
The tag 'query' on WindowsForum.com covers a range of topics where users seek information or solutions through specific questions or commands. Discussions include comparing AI search tools like Microsoft Copilot and Google AI Mode for handling different query types, troubleshooting system issues such as the check disk utility running at startup or Lsass.exe registry queries, and technical inquiries about WMI query formats for driver dates or accessing device firmware. The tag also appears in threads about Windows version numbers and how to notify others when a problem is resolved. These posts reflect common user queries related to Windows, system administration, and AI search features.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft vs. Google AI Search: Key Differences and Future Trends

    In a recent LinkedIn post, Jordi Ribas, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of Search and AI, provided a comparative analysis of Microsoft's Copilot Search and Google's AI Mode, highlighting the distinct approaches each platform takes in handling specific query types. Ribas acknowledged the...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • ai advancements ai comparison ai evolution ai mode ai models ai search answer cards generative ai gpt models microsoft copilot query search comparison search customization search innovation search optimization search technology session data tech industry user experience
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft Copilot Gets Major Upgrades: Vision, Voice, and Think Deeper for Smarter AI Assistance

    Microsoft has recently introduced significant enhancements to its AI assistant, Copilot, aiming to make it more intuitive and capable of interacting with applications in a human-like manner. These updates include features such as Copilot Vision, Copilot Voice, and Think Deeper, all designed to...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • ai assistant ai enhancements ai in windows ai innovation ai interface ai personalization ai productivity app integration artificial intelligence copilot vision copilot voice digital assistant human-centered ai microsoft copilot proactive ai query screen interaction speech recognition think deeper
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. J

    Lsass.exe constantly reading registry for DefaultAuthLevel (NAME NOT FOUND - in Process Monitor)

    I see it relates to DCOM Default Authentication Level, which has in total, 7 fields in the Component Services Windows admin tool. That is in this order, from top of the list to the bottom as it appears; Default, None, Call, Connect, Packet, Packet integrity and Packet Privacy. I only see one...
    • jonnyc55
    • Thread
    • authentication component services dcom defaultauthlevel dword hkey_local_machine key lsass packetprivacy process monitor query registry rpc security services settings troubleshooting value windows administration workaround
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Z

    Windows 10 check disk utility keeps running after every startup - Fixes applied without solving.

    Hi Guys, This one is really getting on my nerves as the check disk utility keeps running after every startup. Even after applying below solutions. What else can you propose? Am i facing a failing SSD? It's an SSD that hasn't been used much. C:\Windows\system32>fsutil dirty query c: Volume - c...
    • ztplru
    • Thread
    • bootexecute diagnostics disk check error file system fix maintenance ntfs performance query run condition ssd startup troubleshooting utility volume windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. E

    Building a Tool to Access All Firmware on Device

    I am trying to write a tool that queries all devices on the platform that have firmware. However, I can't find any information on how to access the firmware. Take for example, the Elan Touchpad on my device has firmware. However I can't seem to find a way to access it to extract it and analyze...
    • ExylonFiber
    • Thread
    • access analysis development devices elan extraction firmware query tools touchpad
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  6. D

    How to Notify Others When a Problem Has Been Resolved

    How to I notify that a problem has been solved?????
  7. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 What's the latest Windows version number?

    Hi You would think that this would be easy to look up, but I found all kinds of answers mostly 1703 but I'm at 1709 so that can't be right. Is 1709 the latest update? Mike
  8. rompage

    Windows 10 DriverDate format issue in Win32_PnPSignedDriver

    Hi guys, I have encountered a strange issue, WMI query to Win32_PnPSignedDriver might return yyyyddmmhhMMss.***+*** instead of yyyymmddhhMMss.***+***, is there a way to know which format was returned at a particular query on some particular item? or should it always return...
  9. FatCat0

    Windows 10 Windows search misses really obvious results

    Consider an example directory containing: IMG_0209.JPG IMG_0210.JPG Some_PDF-numKK.pdf If I want to find the pdf, and happen to remember that it had "numKK" in the filename, I might reasonably search "numKK" and expect to find it. In practice though, this will return 0 results. A search for...
    • FatCat0
    • Thread
    • feedback file management file names file search file types image search indexing pdf search query search behavior search bugs search functionality search issues search tips tech support user experience windows 11 windows search
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. W

    Windows 7 Had an Email offering Win 10 Upgrade

    It said "I can reserve a free copy" It is now gone, what is the deal? Anyone get such a message? Sorry, I just scrolled down and see some information on what I am talking about. Now to read it.
  11. K

    Windows 10 Query in Windows OS version 10 Pro Technical Preview.

    Hi All, I have installed Windows 10 in my testing machine. I have checked the Major, Minor and Build version for the Windows 10 Programmatically as shown below. Major: 6 Minor: 2 Build: 9200 (But i got the same result in Windows 8 and 8.1 OS) So, please let me know the correct details(Major...
    • Kathiresan
    • Thread
    • build numbers major version minor version os version query technical preview testing windows 10 windows 8 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Unidentified Account Found When Disabling Administrator Account – Need Help Identifying It

    Hi I went in to disable my Administrator Account, and I found this.... Link Removed I was about to delete it and thought that I should as here first, I don't have any idea what this is. It was already disabled but it looks very strange to me. Anyone know what this is? Mike
  13. MikeHawthorne

    Anyone feel that searching the net is harder than it used to be?

    Hi Recently I've become more and more disturbed by how many idiotic responses I get when I search for things. It seems that I used to be able to zero in on what I wanted quickly. Now I seem to get responses that have absolutely nothing to do with what I searched for. I arrive at a page that...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • disturbance google information internet query response search search engine suggestions
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: General Computing
  14. F

    Windows 7 how to sort datasheet and how to sort table in access

    Hi I have this assignment for school, I think I did everything except the step number 9 and 11, it seems I do something wrong or not sure about that. How to SORT THE DATASHEET in descending order and how to Sort YOUR TABLE in ascending order? Is there difference how to sort "your table" and "the...
    • florida2001
    • Thread
    • age ascending assignment country data entry database datasheet descending design view filters first name last name microsoft access primary key query record save changes sorting tables
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. F

    Windows 7 Please help me find the answer for number 2 I have no idea

    Hi, I'm desperately trying find the information for my school discussion, I don't want anyone to do homework for me, but I'm seriously do not know how to answer this questions. Access is not my best friend.I found answer for nb 1.which I believe is -(determine the purpose of database, find and...
    • florida2001
    • Thread
    • academic customer service database design guidelines end users filters information inventory libraries organization primary key professional purpose query relationships report school supply user needs
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. StefanStojkovski

    Windows 8 Restriction of text files

    I mean, i understand that text files are meant to be simple, but why isn't there a format that allows using colors in your text file, and possibly bold, italic and underline. I mean it would be very useful, since windows doc files are too slow to open and to complicated to edit. Also .java...
    • StefanStojkovski
    • Thread
    • bold color ctxt design documentation editing efficiency file extensions formatting html italic java query simplicity storage technology text file underline user experience windows
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. A

    Windows 7 - SCCM - Queries

    Hi I am trying to create a query software installed minus software not installed. Please advise!
  18. Michael J Moore

    Windows 7 search the Windows 7 index programmatically (where do I put the SQL)

    I would like to Querying the Index Programmatically (Windows) and I found this link that shows several ways to do it. Basically, I have hundreds of ten-digit numbers and about 300 excel documents. I want to know which documents contain which numbers. I don't care if the output goes to a terminal...
    • Michael J Moore
    • Thread
    • automation command prompt content management data retrieval documents excel file management indexing programming query scripting sdl search sql terminal windows 7 windows development
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  19. Demonweare

    Windows 8 How big is the Windows 8 download?

    Sorry, but where I come from, I really need to know.
  20. B

    Windows 7 How Do I Increase The Number Of Search Suggestions Windows 7 Explorer

    Hi, when I do a search in my Windows 7 Explorer (not IE) search box, the box only shows 3 past searches in the history suggestions, and I want to increase that number. For example, now it shows:: "Control Interest book" I want it to display more than 10, for instance:: "Control Interest...
    • bbbildman
    • Thread
    • customization documentation edit enhancements explorer functionality help history options problem query registry search settings suggestions support tech industry tips user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support