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  1. Microsoft Restricts C/C++ Extension to its Ecosystem: Impact on Developers and Open Source

    Microsoft’s recent move to restrict its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) exclusively to its first-party products has stirred significant concern and debate throughout the developer community. As of version 1.24.5 released on April 3, 2025, the extension now refuses to work on...
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    Windows 10 How to retrieve "choose from disc" option in windows default programs - windows 10?

    Hi. I wanted to change default mail program to Thunderbird. I went to settings > default programs and then when I clicked Mail app the only option I got was to choose from some web browsers and... "SEARCH IN MICROSOFT STORE". There was no option to choose an app from my disc. What worse the same...
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    • access issues app configuration application settings configuration techniques default programs desktop apps email client file types help request installation microsoft store settings software limitations thunderbird user experience user freedom windows 10 windows settings workaround
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 How to stop child user from accessing my software?

    Hi, I'm sorry if the title is confusing... I have windows 10 64-bit. I log in using my Microsoft account (not local account) and have a child account also setup so my son can log in and use the PC. However, there are some software that I would not like my son to have access to or know I am...
    • mowareking
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    • family safety installation poker software privacy software limitations user rights windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Does Windows 10??

    On my Laptop I upgraded to Windows 8 - back in 2011. Prior to the upgrade when travelling overseas I was able to download onto CD discs my original music. Because I wanted to save space - I would only take with me a bunch of printed covers and then purchase blank CD'S and cases wherever I was...
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    • artist rights audio files cd burning cd creation cds digital music download issues home pc laptop limerick personal music software limitations travel troubleshooting upgrade usa travel user experience windows 10 windows 8
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  5. Windows Photo Viewer cannot print single pages or custom page ranges on Windows 7 SP1 or...

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    • custom pages page ranges photo viewer printing software limitations sp1 troubleshooting windows 7 windows issues
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  6. Windows 7 Can Any Version Of Adobe Reader Be Used To Edit Documents?

    Hi All: One of my Clients is claiming that an older version of Adobe Reader (v9 or v10) was able to Edit pdf documents. I was wondering if this was true? Last month she experienced problems with her Reader when she tried to upgrade to v11; and we had to make a paid support call to Adobe...
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    • adobe reader client support document editing paid support pdf pdf editing software limitations upgrade user experience version history
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    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 8 How do I transfer dropbox files to a pics folder in Win 8?

    I don't understand this at all. Why did they take away this VERY important function? You can no longer drag and drop pictures to and from dropbox to a folder on your computer! This is so aggravating that I feel like throwing my computer in the trash. I cannot use skydrive. It won't link to it...
    • Largo
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    • backup cloud storage computer issues data transfer drag and drop dropbox file accessibility file management file transfer pc troubleshooting photo management pictures folder skydrive software limitations storage tech support user experience user frustration windows 8
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 High CPU causes computer to sleep

    Every time my computer is using high CPU (30%+ constantly), after about 5 minutes or so (the more CPU being used, the faster it does this) the fan on my computer will start going really fast and if I don't close the program that is using the CPU then my computer will go to sleep by itself. I...
    • tomjr
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    • asus computer sleep fan speed high cpu intel memory usage performance issues software limitations troubleshooting windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 sucks

    Just picked up my new laptop.. has win 8 installed (had no choice of op system) ... why is it like a tablet design? I have a tablet already.. I just want a basic computer for my photoshop/office programs * There is no start button unless you download a start button program from another resource...
    • Kerrie Bantoft
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    • customer needs design flaws disappointment feature comparison features feedback laptop issues modern ui office programs operating system photoshop product review software limitations start button tablet technology tech support user experience windows 7 windows 8
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Viewing "Track Changes" On Windows Phone 8 When Opening Word Doc

    I'm new to WP8 and really want to get firmly behind it. Not a tech guy - just an average power user of smart phones. As professional always on the go - one of the most critical tools we need is the ability to open Word files, see docs as they are supposed to look (like when you open them on a...
    • rowdyfish
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    • document editing document viewer file compatibility formatting microsoft microsoft word mobile apps mobile format nokia office office features power users smartphone software limitations tech support tools track changes user experience windows phone
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 standard account question

    Hi there, we've got Windows 7 Professional and we have set up a standard account for the kids. I don't know how to limit the software they can use in their account. For example we have skype but we don't want them to have that in their account (which they do at the moment). How can we change...
    • Dutchie
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    • child safety family safety internet access parental controls software limitations windows 7 windows pro
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  12. Windows 7 Cannot modify actual content of file attribute - only re-type the whole thing?

    I am trying to modify the attributes of a file (in this case the album title for a group of MP3 files in 1 folder). All I want to do is change one character. W7 (home premium 32bit) blanks out the whole box, and I have to type the all of the text again. Very annoying! XP it lets you...
    • Maynard
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    • album title annoyance digital music editing file attributes file management file properties home premium mp3 operating system software limitations tech support text modification troubleshooting user experience user inquiry windows 7 windows xp
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    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Suggest me a program Protector

    Hi, Can someone suggest me an application to prompt a password to execute or to run(use) a programme on PC not only installed applications but also for installing applications, the same should prompt password while uninstalling a program from the control panel. The application should collect...
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    • access control installed programs password protection program management program protector security settings software limitations software security uninstall control windows apps
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    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Speech Recognition to Control Remote Desktop and/or Virtual Machine

    Hey people. I've been using windows speech recognition software since it was included in Windows Vista and now windows 7. To be completely honest I didn't really think that a free voice recognition system was gonna be that good because I've used many in the past and they weren't very accurate...
    • John McLernon
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    • accessibility remote desktop software limitations speech recognition user experience virtual machine voice control windows 7 windows update windows vista
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    • Forum: Virtualization

  15. Windows 7 Windows Media Player Playback Speed

    I was surprised that inspite of having an advanced version of the Windows Media Player, the playback speed increment feature of the previous versions has not been included in the same spirit. Sure you can depress Ctrl+Shift+G but that increases the play speed to a meagre 1.4X. The previous...
    • sgsawant
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    • downgrade feature request media player playback speed software limitations user experience video playback windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support