About this tag
The standalone tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about software or tools that operate independently without requiring installation or additional dependencies. Topics include standalone installer patches for Windows updates, standalone executable programs for inventory management, and standalone utilities like Fast Copy for file deletion. Users also discuss standalone readiness tools for Windows 8 and standalone PC configurations for security settings. Recurring themes involve troubleshooting standalone installers that fail to apply updates, resolving blue screen errors from standalone patches, and seeking advice on creating standalone Windows programs. The tag is relevant for users dealing with self-contained software solutions, update patches, or independent system setups.
  1. J

    Windows 2019 RDS single server max 2 users allowed need to expend

    Dear all, I manage a small office with approx 20 employees. I only have 1 windows 2019 server on my local network where we host our CORPORATE application that everyone uses and while being physically inside of the office on our local LAN everything works great as we access the server through...
    • jakublgz
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    • 2019 access control cals configuration file sharing it support multi-user network office network rds remote access remote desktop server management smb share standalone user limit user rights virtual desktops vpn windows server
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  2. F

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Standalone Installer and Windows Updates on Laptop

    I dl'd this to my laptop - it is called a standalone installer. Is that the patch? It says "searching for updates on this computer". Is that the right patch or what. Should I just let it run until it comes up with some updates. Honestly - my laptop hasn't received win updates for a looooong...
    • Fenway16
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    • installer laptop long wait microsoft ms17-010 patch standalone troubleshooting update windows
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. L

    Windows 7 windows 7 updates just won't work

    I have tried to do the Windows updates as there is 132 of them but it just won't update, I was give 5 standalone update patches and every time I run them always get blue screen of death. I have read on net many things to do to get it to update working but nothing at all seems to work. I am not a...
    • loafty
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    • blue screen computer error fix help patch standalone troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. EvilD

    Windows 7 Need know where to start and with what language for a standalone windows program

    I have an inventory spreadsheet that is excel based and written in with VBA that want to make a standalone executable. The spreadsheet uses userforms for input and then transfers the input data to a diaphragm/floor plan, indicating what is in what room. I would like suggestions on what...
    • EvilD
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    • automation coding data transfer development executable floor plan inventory language programming software spreadsheet standalone suggestions userform vba windows windows apps
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  5. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Fast Copy, new to me, but it helped.

    Hi Today I was trying to delete some old video project folders. I had one folder that had dozens of files created by Adobe Premiere Elements that I don't need to keep anymore. The thing was that every time I tried to delete them I got a message saying that the file names were too long to...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • cleanup command line community efficiency fastcopy file deletion file management file system help long file names premiere pro software solutions standalone superantispyware tech tips ubuntu user experience windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. J

    Windows 8 Stand Alone Windows 8 Readiness Tool

    I now that the Windows 8 disk has a built in tool to check if it is compatible with the hardware. Is there a stand alone version that people can use without buying Windows 8 first? If not MS missed another opportunity for people with older hardware that want to upgrade. I've searched but haven't...
    • Joe S
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    • compatibility hardware microsoft older systems readiness tool software standalone tools upgrade windows 8
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. M

    Windows 7 Install .EXE files / change security feature preventing install?

    I have a few small .exe files that I received by e-mail. When I click on them to install the program I get a message saying Windows is preventing running the file for security reasons. I know the file is free of viruses and want to install it. I am told there is a setting somewhere to turn this...
  8. Drew

    Windows 7 Great Tool after new OS installs, trouble-shoot & more!!

    This is very helpful after new OS installs, rebuilds of an OS or just checking stand-alones or networks for whatever reasons. Link Removed Drew
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • helpful installation network rebuild standalone tools troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Security
  9. izaktaylor

    Windows 7 Mail App for Windows 7

    Howdy, I've decided I want to use a mail application for Windows 7. The issue is, most of them look horrible. My preference is by far for Mac OS X Lion's Mail app, but i dont know if its possible to get some version of it or customize a mail app to match Lion's layout. I would prefer a stand...
    • izaktaylor
    • Thread
    • customization email client lion macos mail app software standalone suggestions user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  10. Z

    Windows 7 Windows 7 unable to access "Local Uesrs and Groups"

    Hi I tried to google for this phrase : windows 7 unable to access "Local Uesrs and Groups",,,,but all I found is related to XP My issue is I have a standalone windows 7 ultimate 64 bit, "Local Uesrs and Groups" has a read cross on it Link Removed Link Removed due to 404 Error From the cmd...
    • zillah
    • Thread
    • 64-bit access issues group integrity resource protection sfc standalone ultimate windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. P

    Windows 7 Cannot install SP1 in Windows 7, click on 'install' and get message "MS Windows debugging symbols"

    Hello, My daughter did Windows Update for August on the 9th, one of the updates was SP1. She has Windows 7 Home Premium, 32 bit. When she did Windows Update the SP1 update 'failed'. I told her to do standalone download of SP1, which she did and when she tried to 'run' the install she gets a...
    • pvanc
    • Thread
    • 32-bit debugging error home premium installation sp1 standalone troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. Ciara

    Windows 7 Microsoft Safety Scanner

    Just tried Microsoft Safety Scanner and I'm impressed, runs on 32 & 64-bit OS and its configurable also its standalone (Note: only lasts 10 days, then you need to download it again as to update of its anti-malware definitions. I think its great as a second opinion ... it is not a replacement for...
    • Ciara
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit antimalware antivirus configuration definitions malware microsoft safety scanner security standalone update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
  13. M

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Firewall Question

    I've been playing with the Win 7 firewall, specifically the *OutBound* rules. I made a rule for IE8 and can toggle it on or off to respectively block or allow IE8 to the internet. My question is, is there some setting where it will notify my (by popup) when IE8 (or any application) wants to...
    • mutantninja
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    • application firewall ie8 notifications outbound security settings standalone windows 7 zonealarm
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  14. J

    Windows 7 Unable to logon (work) website because domain is automatically set to 'USER-PC'

    Hi, I have recently installed Windows7 and now I am experiencing problems when logging on to (work) websites. My computer is a stand alone desktop - no network connections other then Internet. When I log on to web application, I get a logon screen where I can put in a username and password...
    • Janvanansem
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    • credentials domain internet access pc users standalone username vault web apps windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. loathe

    WineBottler Turns Windows Programs into Standalone OS X Applications

    Mac only: Wine has always been popular among Linux users for running Windows programs, but Wine is available for Mac, too—and now, free utility WineBottler can "bottle" Windows programs into separate application bundles that run as standalone Mac apps. Link Removed Link Removed
    • loathe
    • Thread
    • app bundles application linux mac programs software standalone utility windows winebottler
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  16. kemical

    Windows 7 Intel: Initial Larrabee graphics chip canceled

    Intel said Friday that its Larrabee graphics processor will initially appear as a software development platform only. This is a blow to the world's largest chipmaker, which was looking to launch its first discrete (standalone) graphics chip in more than a decade. "Larrabee silicon and software...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • amd chip computing development discrete external graphics intel internal larrabee netbook nvidia performance processor research software standalone supercomputing technology teraflop
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  17. G

    Windows 7 Java Plug in Crashes

    My java plug in is constantly crashing when i am playing games, in particular Runescape. It gives no error message. Sometimes the screen freezes, sometimes turns all black or all white. I have tried updating to the most current version, Java 6 update 17. I have tried using firefox, chrome...
    • gvsu141
    • Thread
    • black screen browser chrome crash error message firefox freezing gaming graphics graphics card java java plug-in nvidia performance ram runescape standalone taskbar update windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. kemical

    Windows Vista SP1 Download

    Here is the link for the 'standalone version of SP1: Link Removed