About this tag
The tag 'source' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about trustworthy origins for software downloads, such as VLC media player for Windows 10, and the reliability of information sources in tech news. It also appears in technical contexts like file management scripts that separate files based on source folder names, and in troubleshooting network adapter driver issues where log sources help identify problems. Additionally, the tag is used in deployment scenarios, such as managing Office 2016 Click-to-Run installation sources, and in installation guides for Windows 8.1 that reference copying source files from an ISO. The tag reflects user concerns about verifying the authenticity and safety of digital sources.
  1. C

    Windows 10 Script that separates files according to destination folder name

    Greetings, I need a Script that separates files According to destination folder name. Example if in the destination folder there is a folder named Paulo, it searches in the source folder where the files are located to separate files that have the name Paulo. Origin Paulo24567.mp4 Destiny...
    • cunhaigo23
    • Thread
    • automation batch processing coding destination example file management file sorting file system files folders organization paulo scripting separation source user request utility windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. whoosh

    VIDEO Trump knew about GOP protest ahead of time, sources say

    🇺🇸 :shocked:
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • breaking news politics republican protest source
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  3. C

    The network adapter has returned an invalid value to the driver.

    Hi, So I have note notice any issues at all before this did happen and either has I notice any issues after but so my guess is that somehow it's a driver bug but still I want your opinion regarding it. And I think it was my bluetooth devices that did trigger this issue, that's what I can see in...
    • Calby
    • Thread
    • adapter bluetooth connectivity devices drivers error event log hid issues keyboard laptop logitech mouse network sleep source timeout troubleshooting windows wireless
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  4. BudVitoff

    Downloading VLC media player for WIN10. Which source can I trust?

    With all the malware that likes to hitch-hike onto a download of software, how do I know which source is trustworthy?
    • BudVitoff
    • Thread
    • download malware media player security software source trustworthy vlc windows 10
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Software
  5. davidhk129

    Windows 10 Heresay only..... but from a quite well known source

    Excerpt............ As some of us Microsoft watchers have been hearing for months, Microsoft is planning to take the wraps off the so-called "consumer preview" of Windows 10 in January 2015. The latest word from my sources with good track records on internal Windows information is that this is...
    • davidhk129
    • Thread
    • consumer preview continuum cortana january microsoft source technical preview two-in-one update windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. A

    Windows 8 Problem with Windows 8.1 x86 installation.

    Hello! I'm using Windows XP 32bits(original)(in C:\) and i'm trying to install Windows 8.1 x86(original)(in D:\), but i'm trying to do without using flashdrive or dvd. So, to do that, i did what read in internet: 1- Copy the following content from your Windows 8 disc or ISO to D:\ 1.1- Boot...
    • Amanda Castro
    • Thread
    • active partition boot issues bootmgr bootsect command line disk boot failure diskpart file replacement installation iso os installation partition recovery source system drive troubleshooting upgrade windows 8.1 windows xp x86
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  7. L

    Windows 7 Where you download software from?

    After getting a new PC, we have to install lots apps to make it work for us. My question is Where you download these software from? (Most time)
    • landerio
    • Thread
    • app download installation new computer programs recommendations software source utility
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Software
  8. Radenight

    Windows 7 Counter-Strike Source Anyone?

    Hey gang, Just wondering if anyone else around here still plays Counter-Strike Course? If so, anyone want to play a few matches sometime online? Just post in this thread if you want to play and we'll get all the details and setup a match.. :) Cheers for now! :)
    • Radenight
    • Thread
    • community counter strike gaming match multiplayer online play source
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  9. S

    Windows 7 Fixing Fullscreen Issues in Counterstrike: Source on Windows 7 Beta

    Hello there, I got a bit of a problem here. Just installed the newest version of Windows 7 beta from MS' homepage. And I installed Steam and CS:S, but when i enter CS:S the screen ain't fullscreen. It haves a 5cm space in each side, where its just black. Tried every single resolution, and none...
    • Skinzor
    • Thread
    • beta counter strike full screen gaming graphics resolution source steam support windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  10. B

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Ultimate Retail Box

    so this how windows 7 ultimate retail box gonna look like .... Link Removed due to 404 Error looks cool only if this gonna b the real thing :) Source: Link Removed - Invalid URL
    • BL4CK
    • News
    • box design operating system retail software source ultimate user experience visuals windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows News
  11. A

    Windows 7 Counter-Strike: Source wont even start up?

    hi there.. I just installed windows 7. After that I installed css, but if I launch it, it wont start up. Please help Best regards, Alex
    • Alex ftw
    • Thread
    • counter strike crash game issues gaming help request installation source startup issues windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  12. S

    Windows 7 Counter-Strike Source trouble

    I have a problem with my Counter-Strike Source. When i enter the game from my steam account, my modem (Thomson Alcatel Speedtouch Router) crashes. I hate this issue and i want to get rid of it. Can someone help ?:(
    • StMichael
    • Thread
    • connection counter strike crash gaming modem network router source steam troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
  13. K

    Windows 7 DirectX 11; Not Coming to 7.

    It might be a bit early for us to be talking Windows 7 feature cuts, but that said, isn't it a bit early for Microsoft to be talking Windows 7 feature cuts? If The Inquirer's "reliable sources" are to be believed, Microsoft is giving DirectX 11 the boot from its next version of Windows to keep...
    • Kyle
    • Thread
    • compatibility directx engadget feature cuts gaming hardware requirements inquirer microsoft performance software source technology update user experience windows windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. Matt

    Windows 7 What we know about Windows Vienna

    Hi guys, I thought I would it would be good to make a thread about what we know about Windows Vienna (formerly Blackcomb). If you know any that is missing, please reply, and give your source: Windows Vienna is not a major release of Windows, Vista is...
    • Matt
    • Thread
    • feedback file system microsoft operating system release date source threads update windows vienna windows vista
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support