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The tag 'retired' on WindowsForum.com is used by members who identify as retired professionals, such as former IT consultants, radio engineers, and self-taught computer enthusiasts. These users often share their experiences with legacy software and hardware, including discussions about older versions of Windows, virtualization on older PCs, and discontinued tools like Adobe Photoshop CS2 and SQLIO. The tag also appears in administrative contexts, such as announcements about retired team members. Common themes include troubleshooting older systems, seeking advice on software compatibility, and reminiscing about past technology. The tag reflects a community of experienced users who continue to engage with Windows and computing topics after retirement.
  1. B

    Hello!

    Just a retired nerd trying to learn about Windows lesser undstood mysteries!
  2. R

    Seeking Virtualization Software for Dell Inspiron and Custom Desktop Running Windows 10

    Hi, I would like to introduce myself I am Robert Fassbender, I am retired. I use to live in Portland,Oregon. While I lived there a friend of mine help me to get started leaning about computers, afterwards I taught myself computers. I moved back to Eugene,Oregon in 2009 and have lived here since...
    • RFcomptech
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    • community computer computing cpu dell desktop eugene introduction networking technology oregon pioneer pacific retired self taught technology virtualization windows 10 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Virtualization
  3. MikeHawthorne

    Adobe Photoshop for Free, it may not be for long!!!

    Hi Adobe doesn't sell it's software anymore. You have to rent it, and when they told me that I couldn't install my payed for copy of Photoshop CS2 because they didn't support it I was mad!!! I've used Photoshop as a professional since version 2, in the early 90s. A lot of other people were...
    • MikeHawthorne
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    • adobe creative cs2 design download free graphics installation legacy photoshop professional rent retired serial number software support update version windows 10
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. D

    Hello

    Hello everyone I am Farris (aka DrWayne), I am a retired FM Radio Engineer From the US. Self taught when it comes to computers, had to ;earn quickly because they changed the way radio was headed. Good To Be Here! Farris
    • DrWayne
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    • community computer engineering introduction network radio retired self taught technology
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  5. News

    SQLIO Disk Subsystem Benchmark Tool

    The SQLIO Disk Subsystem Benchmark Tool has been retired and replaced by DiskSpd.exe. Link Removed
    • News
    • Thread
    • benchmark disk diskspd performance retired sqlio subsystem tools
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  6. Mike

    Global Forum Team Meeting Announcement for Friday, 5/23/14

    We are pleased to announce a meeting taking place on Skype for our entire team on March 23, 2014 at 8:00 AM US ET / 1:00 PM UK GMT. If possible, this meeting will be recorded. There will be a number of pressing issues on the agenda for this meeting since our last "official" meeting at the end of...
    • Mike
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    • agenda announcement attendance community consultant date discussion forum invite issues meeting moderators participants professional public retired skype team technology
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Forum Announcements
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