About this tag
The reference tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions where users seek or provide pointers to documentation, code examples, or external resources for troubleshooting and development. Topics include Windows audio API references like IAudioCaptureClient::GetBuffer(), BSOD error codes, malware analysis references such as the Dridex P2P malware alert, Outlook password storage references, Windows library file references, and Microsoft security bulletin references. Users also discuss saving webpages for future reference and recommend tools like Sysinternals Administrator's Reference. The tag is used for threads that involve citing or explaining technical references across Windows, Microsoft software, and security contexts.
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    Windows 11 Windows Audio Capture Client GetBuffer()

    Can someone explain how to get data stored in a pointer and get an address that is stored in that pointer, then get the data from the address? I cannot figure out how to store the raw audio data into a file every time I run it the data accumulating in the file is low. The function in question is...
    • ExylonFiber
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    • api audio audiobuffer c++ capture client code data processing debugging documentation getbuffer github iaudiocaptureclient programming rawdata reference storage streaming windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
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    Windows 7 BSOD Reference by Pointer!

    Hey I have started getting this the last few weeks there doesn't seem to be any triggers it just randomly happens regardless if I'm idle browsing or anything. Any help would be much appreciated thanks!
  3. News

    TA15-286A: Dridex P2P Malware

    Original release date: October 13, 2015 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview Dridex, a peer-to-peer (P2P) bank credential-stealing malware, uses a decentralized network infrastructure of compromised personal computers and web servers to execute command-and-control (C2). The United...
    • News
    • Thread
    • antimalware antivirus banking credentials cybersecurity ddos dridex extended security updates impact keystroke logging malware microsoft office operating system p2p phishing reference remediation solutions technical alert trojan
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  4. bochane

    Outlook 2007 is asking for password, while outlook 2010 does not

    We have 10 W7 PC's connecting to an outside Exchange server, 6 of them are using Outlook 2010 and are functioning like you expect, 4 of them are using Outlook 2007 and keep asking for a server password. That password is stored in the references, but for some reason it is not used or not working...
    • bochane
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    • client issues configuration connectivity credentials email client error resolution exchange server microsoft solutions network outlook password reference security settings software issues troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Microsoft Products and Community
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    Windows 7 Thousands of files in "Music" Library - Windows 7 Pro

    One of the four basic Libraries is Music. I found thousands (yes!) files in that Library, most of them I have no idea about and have absolutely nothing to do with music. Windows said they are references and deleting them will not remove the actual file from the PC. I found that incorrect, I...
    • charlesh
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    • confusing items file deletion file explorer file management file recovery file types folder organization library issues music library old xp recycle bin reference storage system performance tech support user confusion user experience windows 7 windows 8 windows pro
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  6. News

    TA13-100A: Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

    Original release date: April 10, 2013 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Microsoft Antimalware Client Microsoft Sharepoint Overview Select Microsoft software products contain multiple vulnerabilities. Microsoft has released updates to address these...
    • News
    • Thread
    • administrative antimalware automatic updates bulletin denial of service execution impact microsoft patch management reference remote desktop security sharepoint software solutions testing unauthenticated access update vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 7 How to best Download and Save webpages

    Hi what is the best way to save a webpage for future use even if the original disappears? For instance if you have referenced a webpage in a school article and want to ensure you can upload your own link should the original site go down or they decide to remove that page. This seems like one...
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    Mark Russinovich and Aaron Margosis: Introducing Windows Sysinternals Administrator's Reference

    Mark Russinovich and Aaron Margosis: Introducing Windows Sysinternals Administrator's Reference | Channel 9
    • JMH
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    • administrator debugging monitoring process reference sysinternals tools utility win32 windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
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    Meaning of This

    I'm wondering if someone here can assist me. Mainly my mother and bro advise (constantly) that I "get to meet new people", "go out", and "build my network" (well my brother says the last thing, Mom says all of them). However, not only do I find these phrases vague but they never seem promising...
    • Heaven or Hell
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    • career internship job search motivation network personal growth reference relationships resume building social skills
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 I need a reference window

    I need a reference window ? That wont go away. I need for the windows photo viewer to stay up in the corner as i work in a art program. So i do not reopen the viewer 37 hundred times? If I cant have this can I get a second monitor and on that put my reference pic on it and the program on the...
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    Windows 7 BSOD - Reference By Pointer

    Hi guys I've tried debugging, but I'm not sure. I turned on my comp, typed in password, went to toilet, came back and it had already restarted. So I thought, fine. Continues to let it boot up again, typed in password, used it for a bit and it crashes again! This time I saw a BSOD. I've gotten...
  12. cybercore

    Jobseeker cites God as a reference on his CV

    A plucky candidate listed the Almighty as a referee on his CV, which joins a long list of silly things employers have read on job applications recently, according to a survey by careerbuilder.co.uk. Read on to find out just how silly. The careers website questioned 700 companies, who...
    • cybercore
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    • achievements application best practices blunders career communication employer employment flamboyant job hunt job seeker keywords problem solving reference resume screening silly skills survey
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  13. kemical

    Windows 7 Windows Command Reference

    This download from MS gives an A-Z of command lines that can be used in cmd prompt. If you find that once downloaded it won't seem to open properly then you'll need to unblock it. Right-click on the file and choose properties, look near the bottom and you'll see where to unblock it. Brief...
    • kemical
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    • cmd command download error lines prompt properties reference server task tools unblock windows windows 2003 windows 2008 windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 Identifying Computer Parts/Reference Chart

    Thought this might come in handy. This was obtained from; Computer hardware poster 1.7c by *Link Removed - Invalid URL Link Removed
    • Adamsappleone
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    • charts components computer guide hardware identification parts reference resources
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows XP XP Command Line List and Reference

    Selected list of commands Command: Description: Example: (details here) assoc: Displays or modifies file name extension associations. Used alone, displays a list of all the current file name associations details here at: Schedules commands and programs to run on a computer at a specified time...
    • Adamsappleone
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    • batch file command command line command prompt configuration disk management environment variables error checking file management file operations network network settings power management process management reference registry task scheduler user interface windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Ubuntu Pocket Guide And Reference: The Ultimate Ubuntu Book!

    Main page found here: Link Removed
    • Adamsappleone
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    • accessible education book review core competencies ebook free resources guide keir thomas learning ubuntu linux linux for beginners linux user open source pdf edition print edition reference technical literature ubuntu ubuntu 8.04 ubuntu 8.10 user guide
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Linux Forums
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    Windows XP Error accessing the system registry

    Hi all, I have installed VB 6.0 in a Windows XP machine at my friend's PC. When I choose the references option to set references to dll files, the following message appears. "error accessing the system registry" Any idea how to resolve this please? ________________ Link Removed due to 404 Error
  18. samz

    Windows 7 What CRT means in "Win 7 CRT" ?

    I have a burned DVD with: "Win 7 CRT". What does "CRT" mean exactly? No "CRT" in this reference: Windows 7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Google didn't find anything interesting :( Thanks
    • samz
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    • computer science crt dvd dvd burning help operating system reference support technology windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Library Refrence for windows 7

    Does anyone know where I could find a refrence on how Microsoft is going to handle the new library class in C#? I can't find it on the MSDN or the PCD sites I was given. I would assume it will be something to the effect of CurrentUser.Library.whatever but I cannot confim this. If someone...
    • Jeremy
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    • code examples development libraries microsoft msdn programming reference user guide windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting