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  1. Windows 10 _wgldummywindowfodder preventing shutdown

    Sometimes when i shut down / restart my computer, this process _wgldummywindowfodder is preventing windows from shutting down. Yes i can press the end task button but i'm wondering what is this, virus scans shows nothing. And there is no such process in the process list.. Not sure where is the...
    • Octo
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    • computer debugging error fix help issues performance process restart shutdown software support system task manager technical troubleshooting user issues virus scan windows
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    What is Rtmd Process in Windows?

    What is Rtmd Process in Windows?
    • rajinfa09
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    • background processes command line configuration diagnostics performance process resources rtmd services software system task management technical troubleshooting user guide utilities windows windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums

  3. MS16-064: Security update for Adobe Flash Player: May 13, 2016

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    • 2016 adobe bug fixes continue reading download flash player internet knowledge base microsoft ms16-064 patch security software support technical update vulnerability web security windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  4. MS16-062 - Important: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (3158222) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (May 10, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a...
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    • 2016 application bulletin drivers elevation important kernel-mode microsoft ms16-062 patch privilege revision security security patch severity rating system technical update vulnerabilities windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts

  5. Ransomware - Cryptowall 4 whitepaper

    Really nice whitepaper on Cryptowall 4. It is pretty technical but still a good read. http://www.talosintel.com/files/publications_and_presentations/papers/CryptoWall4_WhitePaper.042016.pdf
    • Neemobeer
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    • cryptowall cybersecurity malware paper pdf ransomware research security technical threats
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Security

  6. Update for Universal C Runtime in Windows

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    • development microsoft patch performance software support technical universal c runtime update windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  7. Update for Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB3137061)

    Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. Link Removed
    • News
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    • 2012 r2 deployment fixes installation issues it support kb3137061 maintenance microsoft network patch performance security server management technical troubleshooting update windows server windows update
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    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
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    Windows 10 Stuck at windows login screen

    I started my computer in safe mode with active directory repair to see if it would help mr with a seperate problem, which isnt important to this right now, and now I am stuck at the windows login screen. It does not have a text box or anything where I would actually log in, and nothing works...
    • Slick85906
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    • access active directory app computer desktop error help issues keyboard repair safe mode screen issue support system technical troubleshooting user interface windows windows forum
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Lots of BSOD's

    Hello, I've been getting a good amount of blue screens for a couple months, and I don't really know what the issue is. I actually stopped getting them for a couple weeks at one point, but i've ended up getting them again these past few days. Don't really know what i'm suppose to be putting in...
    • Blooby
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    • blue screen bsod crash diagnose error hardware help logs performance software support system crash system stability technical troubleshooting update windows 10 windows 11 windows issues
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

  10. Update to add support for TPM 2.0 in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

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    • compatibility enhancements features installation kb2920188 kernel legacy os microsoft patch security server 2008 support system requirements technical tpm 2.0 update windows 7
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 How to de-install services (without original program)?

    Assume some programs (which of cause do not belong to the "core" Win 7 system) created some services.. During deinstallation the original programs these programs do NOT cleanup their corrsponding services. So is there a way to deinstall services later in another way? I don't want to just...
    • pstein
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    • administrative cleanup deinstallation management programs services support system technical windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  12. MS15-135: Security update for Windows kernel-mode drivers to address elevation of...

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    • download drivers elevation fix guidance kernel maintenance microsoft ms15-135 patch security support system technical update vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  13. Default cluster size for NTFS, FAT, and exFAT

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    • cluster size exfat fat file system formatting ntfs partition storage technical windows
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  14. MS15-067 - Critical: Vulnerability in RDP Could Allow Remote Code Execution (3073094) -...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (July 14, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends a specially crafted sequence of packets to a targeted system...
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    • 2015 attack bulletin critical cybersecurity extended security updates microsoft ms15-067 network patch protocol rdp remote code execution revision note risk system technical vulnerability windows
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    • Forum: Security Alerts

  15. Windows 7 Missing Hinge Covers on a Laptop?

    I have a Dell Inspiron 1750. First time repairing a laptop so surely isn't perfect, but I got screen problem fixed (new wire :D) after a lot of struggle. Though now I'm having problems with the hinge covers. I can't really get them back on and am worrying if that is really going to be a problem...
    • RingAnimated
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    • cover dell guidance hinge inspiron issues laptop repair screen technical
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Hardware

  16. Congratulations to Ross Cameron MVP

    Congratulations to my friend, Ross Cameron, once again, for his sixth year in a row receiving the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award. The Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award is given to "exceptional, independent community leaders who share their passion, technical expertise...
    • Mike
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    • awards community expertise leadership microsoft mvp passion recognition ross cameron technical
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Forum Announcements

  17. MS15-056 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3058515) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (June 9, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet...
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    • 2015 administration attack browser security critical cumulative exploit extended security updates internet explorer microsoft ms15-056 patch remote code execution revision note system technical update user rights vulnerabilities webpage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts

  18. Windows 8 Understanding a Windows Registry File: What Does It Do?

    I have that file name in the Document Folder, i wonder how was it created. here is the contents of that file.. what is this? Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.]...
    • ObiwanRei
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    • appcompatflags compatibility configuration documents file extensions file management hex hkey_classes_root hkey_current_user installer pokki registry settings software system taskbar technical users vlc windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  19. Windows 8 Quick Proxy Settings Change...?

    I often take my laptop to school where I need to use a different proxy setting to connect to the net. Is there a way to quickly activate this, as currently there isn't proxy settings in Chrome (not that I can find) and I have to go into IE to change the settings. I'm not particularly technical...

  20. Windows 8 BSOD Whilst gaming (ntoskrnl.exe+ 1509a0)

    My BSOD's started about 3 days ago, the first one was whilst I was gaming. After my pc started back up and I joined the game again, it kept crashing to desktop. After a little while it started doing this in other games as well and now I just go in expecting I wont have to click quit game because...
    • DGuru
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    • bsod crash desktop diagnostics drivers error files gaming hardware issues memory ntoskrnl performance solutions storage support technical troubleshooting update windows
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)