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  1. Agents for Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Preview

    Agents for Visual Studio 2015 Preview contains agents that you can use to test applications across the desktop, the server, and the cloud. Link Removed
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    VIDEO Network Simulator/Emulator Software Windows 8.1

    Hey guys I am looking for free Network simulator/emulator software, for a Windows 8.1 ,64 bit machine . I know there is Dummynet but seems like there is problems with a 64 bit machine. I am looking for a quick set-up type alternative that will eg sit in-between my network-card on my laptop and...
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    • adsl application bandwidth configuration dummynet emulator ethernet installation latency microsoft network peerjs simulator testing toolkit trafficmonitor tutorial webrtc windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows Software

  3. Windows 10 Just started testing 10056

    I have not had much time with this build, but it is nice to see some of the normal icons coming back, like the Trash bin. They have changed the look of the Weather App but it doesn't look as polished as the Windows 8 one. They have moved the power button and some folks don't like the new...
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    • application frame build 10056 ddr4 feedback graphics icons improvements memory issues monitor network adapter nvidia power button screenshots settings taskbar testing user interface weather app windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. Microsoft Platform Ready Test Tool for Linux Virtual Machines on Hyper-V

    Download the MPR Tool for Linux VM on Hyper-V and test application for logo requirements Link Removed
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  5. Microsoft Platform Ready Test Tool 4.7 for Windows Server 2012 R2

    Download the MPR Test Tool 4.7 for Windows Server 2012 R2 Link Removed
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  6. Windows 10 Exploring DX12 Performance: Benchmarking Tools and Insights for Windows 10 Users

    Windows 10 will see the release of DX12 which like AMD's Mantle see's the bulk of work spread across all the CPU's cores instead of just the first core taking all the brunt. Now with the latest update of 3DMark (you'll need a full licence) users can see for themselves what a major change DX12...
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    • 3dmark amd api benchmark cpu optimization directx 12 drivers enhancements gaming performance gpu graphics nvidia performance testing preview build screenshots software update technology testing wddm windows 10
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  7. Internet Connection Speed API for Windows 8.x, Windows Phone 8.x

    Today's project comes from Charles Torre. While the component's source isn't currently available, when I saw this post on the Visual Studio Gallery was from him, what looks like his first, well had to share it! As if I need to tell you all this, but we live in a connected world, more so every...
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    • api application asynchronous charles torre connection connectivity development internet latency mobile multi-language network programming real time speed testing troubleshooting windows 8 windows phone
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  8. Countdown to Ignite: The One About Getting Certified and Not-To-Miss Places in Chicago |...

    Link Removed and Link Removed discuss Microsoft Certification—and how you can get certified at Microsoft Ignite in Chicago. In Episode 3 of the Countdown Show, they explain the basics of taking certification exams at Ignite, and the special discounted price (see below) exclusively for attendees...
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  9. Windows 10 Technical Preview Build 9926 is much better, but there are known problems

    Yesterday, Microsoft took a lot of people by surprise by releasing Windows 10 Technical Preview build 9926 rather earlier than expected. Here at BetaNews we've installed the latest build on various machines -- virtual and real -- having battled with downloads, and now it's time for testing...
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    • bugs build 9926 known issues microsoft performance technical preview testing update user experience windows 10
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  10. Description of test update 10 for Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC)

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  11. Advance Notification Service for the December 2014 Security Bulletin Release

    Today, we provide advance notification for the release of seven Security Bulletins. Three of these updates are rated Critical and four are rated as Important in severity. These updates are for Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Office and Exchange. As per our monthly process, we’ve...
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  12. Windows 8 Remote Code Execution via SSH, driver installation.

    Hello, I am a QA engineer and my use case of the problem is inability to pass a build validation test: I connect to a Windows 8.1 through SSH connection and start a batch file that automates the installation of the software on Windows 8.1. virtual machine. The thing is: during the installation...
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    • access control automated testing batch file driver installation firewall installation issues program functionality quality assurance remote code execution scripting security silent failures ssh testing validation virtual machine windows 8.1 windows defender workflow automation
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  13. Windows 10 New Desktops for windows 10

    Something for those currently testing the new os: Read the full article and download the Desktops for yourself here: http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-10-insider-program-participants-get-gift-microsoft-form-fun-desktop-backgrounds
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    • background desktop feedback insider program microsoft testing windows 10 zip files
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  14. Advance Notification Service for the November 2014 Security Bulletin Release

    Today, we provide advance notification for the release of 16 Security Bulletins. Five of these updates are rated Critical, nine are rated as Important, and two are rated Moderate in severity. These updates are for Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Exchange, .NET Framework, Internet...
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  15. Windows 10 Bring on the next build.

    A confession. There is so little major difference, between Windows 8.1 and theTtechnet preview, that I have become rather disinterested in it. I am a dedicated and enthusiastic poster in discussion and help, where problems are encountered. Of late, on all the forums I visit, the posts on these...
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    • boredom build community differences enthusiasm feedback flight level forum performance public release responding ssd start screen technet testing update users windows 10 windows 8.1
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  16. Windows 7 Intermittent BSoD Issues: Potential Power Supply Problems After Comprehensive Troubleshooting

    A BSoD randomly appears. The problem began a month after I got the PC, after many attempts of troubleshooting the error (replaced SATA cables, resintalled Windows, Update SSD Firmware, alternate SATA ports, cheked everything is well conected, tested RAM with MEMTEST86) I disabled Intel's Link...
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    • bad sectors bsod diagnostics firmware hdraedon memtest86 power management power supply ram random issues sata cable smart data ssd storage testing troubleshooting voltage issues windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Proxy Arp

    I need to reliably turn on proxy arp in Windows 7, does anyone know how to do this? I need this for a specific test setup and must have it enabled.

  18. Windows 10 New items in latest build.

    I have found quite a large number of new items in the PCSettings, with an asterisk. Not working in my case, so they are possibly for future updates.
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Random BSOD Issues on Recently Acquired PC During Gaming Sessions

    Hello world! My name is Andrew, and I will try to describe my problem as thorough as possible. I've got this computer I currently use for about two weeks now from an old friend. The BSODs have started yesterday, durring a LAN gaming session. The first was just the screen going black and the...
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    • bluescreenview bsod cleaning computer diagnostics freezes gaming graphics card logs mainboard old computer processor psu ram reinstall sound testing troubleshooting windows
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    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

  20. Windows 10 Checking in on the Windows Insider Program

    Link Removed Interesting..... only 36% of installations of the Windows 10 Technical Preview are in VMs. The remaining 64% are all on actual PCs.
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    • community feedback installation pcs technical preview testing user experience vms windows 10 windows insider
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