About this tag
The success tag on WindowsForum.com captures user-reported wins and setbacks across Windows and Microsoft experiences. Members share personal milestones, such as completing a first Patch Tuesday under Windows 10 without issues or helping others upgrade from older operating systems with a 100% success rate. The tag also covers broader topics like Microsoft's Project Natick underwater data center experiment, which was noted for its reliability. Some threads discuss the desire to succeed in computing careers, aiming for companies like Google or Microsoft. Troubleshooting is also present, with users seeking successful fixes for update failures on devices like the Acer Aspire Z1-601. Overall, the tag reflects a mix of achievement, aspiration, and problem-solving within the Windows ecosystem.
  1. whoosh

    VIDEO My dream FINALLY came True!

    :zoned:
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • celebration dream come true inspiration success
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  2. A

    I read about this two years ago, its interesting to see its a succesq

    https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/14/21436746/microsoft-project-natick-data-center-server-underwater-cooling-reliability
  3. whoosh

    VIDEO That went without a hitch

    :p
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • success video playback windows tutorial youtube video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  4. A

    Windows Server Being a PRO

    I want to learn stuff about computers. Programming. Software. Modding. You name it. I want to succeed in future. Please help me and tell me where do I start. I have basic knowledge on how to use a computer obviously =) But I want to work for some big shot like Google or Microsoft in the future...
    • amanraza704
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    • 14 years old basic knowledge career computer education future google learning microsoft modding personal growth programming self-improvement skill development software success tech industry technology youth
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  5. Moondoggy

    Windows 10 First Patch Tuesday under Windows 10 was a success

    Just finished with the first Patch Tuesday updates under Windows 10 and all went well. In addition to some office updates there was a Windows 10 cumulative update already. :l:
  6. davehc

    Windows 10 Windows 10 successes

    It is natural, that, on forums where users are exchanging info on there progress, that the majority would be seeking help. I am a little surprised. scanning this forum and several others, at the outstanding rate of failures and problems. To date, I have helped my adult children and spouses, five...
    • davehc
    • Thread
    • acquaintances build community support computer knowledge discussion feedback help malware operating system problem solving reinstall reliability software issues success tech support upgrade user experience user stories windows 10
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  7. A

    Windows 8 Acer Aspire Z1-601 Failure to configure windows updates

    Hi, I am having the same problem with a couple of Acer Z1-601. Have any of these things worked for anyone. I am losing the will to live with each cycle of updates and failures taking hours to complete! It would be good to know if anyone has had success. Also, is it likely that the windows 10...
    • Al Green
    • Thread
    • acer advice aspire z1-601 community configuration error resolution failure feedback frustration help optimization performance success support tech discussion troubleshooting update issues user experience windows 10 windows update
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. KyleTheChoux

    Windows 10 What do you guys think about Windows 10?

    In this thread I ask what you guys think of Windows 10 so far. You do not have to answer all these. Do you like or hate hate it? Do you think it will succeed or fail? Sure the Start Menu is back, but do you hate that there are still metro tiles there? Link Removed What do you think of the...
    • KyleTheChoux
    • Thread
    • chrome desktop failure metro tiles project spartan start menu success tablet universal apps user opinions windows 10
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. J

    The success of Windows RT is critical to the Windows brand

    Hi everyone - I found this interesting piece on Windows RT and how it's super important to the overall Windows brand, check it out - Link Removed
  10. Ralph Bromley

    A look back on Windows XP: Success, simplicity and stupidity

    So consider this to be a bit of self indulgence as I give my own eulogy at windows XP's funeral. Windows XP was my first full time operating system, and as it ends its support cycle its time for me to do some fun looking back on one of the computing worlds biggest successes and how it all went...
    • Ralph Bromley
    • Thread
    • accessibility blunders computing history consumer desktop environment home pc internet explorer legacy microsoft operating system os features security simplicity success support cycle tech education user experience windows 7 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Microsoft Products and Community
  11. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Windows Repeatedly Wants to Install Previously Successful Updates: Issues and Solutions

    I installed 17 updates that were presented, and they apparently were successful, then it said that there were three more (KB2760411, KB2760583 and KB2760588), which according to the update history were also successfully installed, yet Windows now wants to download and install those last three...
  12. Sonny

    My first try at building a computer

    I built this last February. It is the first and only one I built. Having run it for a few months I feel great with what I done. A few up and downs but nothing serious. OK, I might be bragging some but here is a picture of what it looks like. Nothing fancy I know. :) Link Removed
    • Sonny
    • Thread
    • bragging diy enthusiasts experience february first build hardware pc build photos success
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  13. Drew

    I Passed

    Not to appear lacking humility, thought I'd share this. Seems, as of today, I am a Microsoft Licensing Expert. Well, in so much as I studied 2 courses this week & passed both my exams & received Certificates for each, Microsoft Licensing Programs Fundamentals and Licensing the Private Cloud...
    • Drew
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    • bpos certificate course exams experts fundamentals licensing microsoft private cloud success
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  14. J

    Windows 7 Numerous updates failed

    Until now I did not know that Windows 7 keeps a record of successful and failed updates. I see that many updates have failed in the past although there was no indication of this at the time. Should I be worried? I should think it would take many hours to fix them all, time I do not have...
  15. C

    Windows 7 .msp update files Questions

    Hello, I just register to this great website/forum which many times helped me but now its time to create my own Thread :) Well, I want to install some .msp files but I want to be sure that the installation completed without any errors. Even if the return code is (0) Success is there any...
    • c0nfuser
    • Thread
    • corrupted files forum installation msp files return code software success troubleshooting update vbscript
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. Medico

    Windows 7 My first Virtualization Experience.

    When I first decided to jump into the Win 8 Dev. Preview I decided, based on recommendations of fellow members in the Windows Secrets Lounge, to install Win 8 Dev preview into a virtualization environment. I downloaded Virtual Box from Oracle and attempted to install it in my Win 7 Ultimate OS...
    • Medico
    • Thread
    • bios update clean install configuration developer preview environmental error hypervisor installation legacy systems oracle pc upgrade success tech experience troubleshooting user experience virtualbox virtualization windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Virtualization
  17. Medico

    Windows 8 Successful Installation of [B]Link Removed[/B] on Windows 8 Dev Preview in VirtualBox

    I successfully installed Link Removedinto Win 8 Dev Preview with great success. I am installed inside Virtual Box, so Av was not absolutely necessary, but wanted to see if it worked.
    • Medico
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    • developer preview installation mse success virtualbox windows 8
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  18. Trouble

    Forum Anniversary

    I just realized that last month on July 22nd, this forum had an otherwise unheralded birthday. So even though it's somewhat belated; Happy 6th Birthday to windows7forums.com (formerly winvistaforums.com 2005). Congratulations to all the many site staff, members and visitors who have contributed...
    • Trouble
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    • anniversary birthday celebration community contributors forum members milestone success windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  19. reghakr

    Casino opening such a hit they ask people to stay away ... for a day

    Illinois' 10th casino opened in Des Plaines today after years of legal and regulatory fights over its gambling license -- and the result was so successful that casino operators would like people to stay away ... at least for now Read Full Story: Link Removed
    • reghakr
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    • casino des plaines event gambling illinois legal open public safety regulatory compliance success
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  20. reghakr

    Travelling salesman becomes real-life George Clooney by clocking up a record breaking 10million air

    Jet-setter Thomas Stuker has become the real-life Ryan Bingham - the character played by George Clooney in the film Up In The Air - after clocking up an incredible 10million air miles. Read Full Story: Frequent flyer Thomas Stuker clocks up 10 million air miles | Mail Online
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • achievements adventure air miles air travel aviation celebrity frequent flyer george clooney inspiration jet setter lifestyle miles record ryan bingham salesman success travel travel stories up in the air
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler