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    Microsoft Security Bulletin MS14-016 - Important: Vulnerability in Security Account Manager...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.1 (May 20, 2014): Clarified in the vulnerability FAQ what systems are primarily at risk for CVE-2014-0317. Added Update FAQ to explain why users running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server...
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    Windows 8 DxTreme380 media box won't connect to WIN8.1 pc

    Have recently upgraded a pc to WIN 8.1 Pro 64 bit from WIN 7 64 bit. Before the upgrade I had a DxTreme 380 media box located in the lounge room and networked via Cat6 cable to the pc in the bedroom. All devices on the network - Samsung tv, DxTreme box + 4 PC's have static IP addresses...
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    • admin rights cat6 cable connection device compatibility dxtreme home network home theater lan media box network pc upgrade security features static ip troubleshooting upgrade windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Security and policy surrounding bring your own devices (BYOD)

    As the proliferation of devices continues to capture the imagination of consumers, and has ignited what is referred to as bring your own device (BYOD) revolution, many IT departments across the globe are now facing increased security considerations. While organizations encourage BYOD for cost...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Microsoft Security Advisory (2501584): Release of Microsoft Office File Validation for...

    Revision Note: V2.0 (June 30, 2011): Announced that the Office File Validation Add-in described in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2501584 is available through the Microsoft Update service. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of the Office File Validation feature for supported...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 8 Secure Boot seems to be working...

    I have been playing around with the Secure Boot feature to see if I could tell what properties it might show. Currently, to enable the full Secure Boot feature, I have to use the on board graphics, since my Graphics card does not have a UEFI Op Rom. So far, I know Windows 7 will not boot on...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Consumer Preview Product Guide for Business

    On March 1st, Microsoft released a product guide all about the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. While the guide is meant primarily for businesses, it details many of the new features that are found in the operating system. The 15-page document touches on some of the key features that are being...
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. News

    January 2012 ANS is released

    Hello. Today we’re releasing our advance notification for the January security bulletin release, which is scheduled for Tuesday, January 10. This month’s release includes seven bulletins addressing eight vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Developer Tools And Software...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    More about the Office File Validation backport plan

    In November 2010, Microsoft released the first Security Bulletin (Link Removed due to 404 Error) against an Office 2010 component, in this case Microsoft Word. Approximately 6 months had elapsed since Office 2010 launched in May and while it's good for such a widely used product to be available...
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    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 7 How can you copy files to the root of the cdrive on startup?

    Hello and Good day to you all, I am running a project on deploying Windows 7 to our Environment all is going well but i am having an issue with trying to run a batch file on start up to copy certain files to the root of the cdrive but because of the enhanced security features i am getting access...
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    • access denied batch file copy files deployment environment print driver print spooler security features startup windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. Mike

    VIDEO Memory: Windows XP vs. Windows Vista vs. Windows 7 (With Video)

    The Windows Memory Debate: Windows7Forums.com conducts a detailed analysis of the memory debate surrounding Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Understanding Memory Utilization: Windows XP Pro 32-bit (October 2001) vs. Windows Vista Business 64-bit (November 2006) vs. Windows 7 Pro...
    • Mike
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 Winows 7 user accounts, user folder names, and paths

    I have a new Dell laptop with Windows 7 Professional. It came with McAfee security. I am comparing W7's Explorer's left hand folder tree with that of my desktop computer which has Win XP Pro. I find W7 to be confusing. W7 has a folder called \Users\ which seems to be similar to XP's...
    • StanH
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    • configuration dell laptop documents and settings file sharing folder names home network mcafee security network settings os comparison paths privacy settings security features shared files user accounts user folders user interface windows 7 windows explorer windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    10 Reasons Why Windows Security Is Better Than Ever

    10 Reasons Why Windows Security Is Better Than Ever Although some folks like to rail against Microsoft and the state of Windows security, the company's operating system is arguably more secure than it ever has been. That's in no small part due to the many new features that make Windows 7 a...
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows Vista Windows 7 / WMP12 Internet Streaming

    I absolutely love Windows 7 RC - It has worked flawlessly for me including running stuff that normally NEVER works with a new OS! Major Kudos to the Development Team. I'm trying to get my feet wet with the Internet Streaming Option in Media Player in Windows 7. I can get it to work if the...
    • dhonabach
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    • homegroup internet streaming live ids media player nat traversal network settings security features streaming issues windows 7 wmp12
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows Vista Seeing Other Computers and Servers

    I have two Compacs running XP, three Macs running OS10.4.8, a SNAP server running some old version of SNAP OS, and a XIMETA NDAS server. I have installed Vista on a second clean drive of one of the Compacs and that went well. I finally got my network HP printer to be recognized and installed...
    • Raymond Zachary
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    • access control compac computers driver installation file sharing interoperability ip address logon issues mac os network control network printers networking password management roaming logon security features server access shared files snap server vista settings windows vista ximeta ndas
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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