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Hello. Windows 7 (Pro 64-bit) keeps offering me updates for this. I don't use it as I have a paid-for 3rd party security app. Where is it hidden (I can't find it on the machine) and how can I stop Windows offering updates for it? Regards, Cheemag

Obviously, I am new to Windows 8. When I am at a web site that contains .JPG images, I can right click on the image to forward it to a third party as an email attachment. I have done this in the past using Vista. However, I receive an error message, saying that I do not have a default email...

Hello, I installed Windows 8 with the program PWBOOT in USB disk drive and some of the apps in the metro Start Screen they didn't installed. Also the Windows store app is missing so I can't download the apps from the Windows 8 store. What should I do to bring em there? I also have a Windows 8...

Hello all, The following is just my opinion and preference based on my personal experience and available independent test lab data. I prefer a 3rd party solution to the inherent Microsoft Security Essentials solution (embedded in Windows 8) for the following reasons: MSE is a "reactionary"...

like the pic shows,the default white color of font on taskbar is so hard to watch; so how to change it? Link Removed i read from other forum that to change it you need some third party application like restorator(to export NORMAL.res file),hex editor (to edit NORMAL.res file,i use XVI32 for now)...

Does anyone have any opinions on using windows WDS or a 3rd party imaging source? compare and contrast the benefits just looking for some real world experience here.

Just a feedback. Advanced System Optimizer (Link Removed) found 23 outdated drivers on my two-week old Sony laptop with Windows 8. Even Sony Vaio Care has not informed me about outdated drivers. As we all know, Microsoft does not recommend using third party software with Windows 8 OS. Is it...

Hey guys, I am not sure if most of you are aware, but the policy for Windows 8 has been relaxed to now be more open for us developers. If you look at the Windows Store Application Developer Agreement clause 4e). You will find that for In-App Commerce. You may elect to support purchasing...

I've tried u1 and I love it. Especially the way how folder backup works. It is backuping all the changes to u1. The choosen folders look exactly the same as on the cloud. If I delete a file in the source the file is deleted in the target.. I think its called a mirror backup. Anyway... I choose...

Hello I have Win 7 and love it. I have been reading about Win 8 and want to ask 2 questions from Win 7 users regarding a possible upgrade. Do you need to buy a special codec to play dvds or can you use third party like Ashmpoo to play them? Do you know the cost of the codecs if necessary...

Helo I have Acronis and have read it is conflicting with Win 7 with some drivers. Also, it would be nice to not have to use third party. What is your opinion of the thinking that the native backup and restore is very slow.? I used Macrium and it was good. My question is, for one who only backs...

Just to add to this, regarding Search; yes, one can go through Charms & using his example begin typing N-O... once you then click on Notepad, it appears back on Desktop. But, it is, also, not necessary or the only way, to go via Charms... WinQ (all Applications), WinW (Settings) & WinF (Files)...

I read, all over the web, comments regarding the dislike for the forthcoming Windows 8, and in particular, and in fact almost exclusively, criticism of the (as it was called) Metro. I was urged to print my own thoughts on the subject, and I published an article which I have repeated here, in...

Hi all, As Microsoft has removed all the codes to prevent third party developers to create utilities/software to reenable the start button in Windows 8, I would like to know your opinions about that. After the release of the final verison of Windows 8, do you think the developers somehow...

A very interesting blog on how Windows 8 has improved over Windows 7 in relation to media application. Link Removed Link: Link Removed

I've recently migrated from XP to Win7 and because of that, I'm looking for an email client. I've been using Outlook Express for some time now and have legacy messages that I would like to port to my new client. Does anyone know of any email clients (other than Windows Live Mail or Outlook)...

Every two to three days, I have been losing my internet connection. When I reboot my computer, the connection comes back. Usually, I just hibernate my computer. I did not have this problem the first two years I owned my computer. When I had a disconnect, I hooked up my computer with a hard...

Windows 7 Forums continues to provide information and discussion to millions of people around the world. In that tradition, we continue to develop some great features that become available through third party development, our own work, and from our affiliation with the vBulletin Pre-Release...

Consider the following scenario: You have a computer running Windows 7. Two or more PCI-e graphics adapters are installed and are in a Linked Display Adapter (LDA) configuration. You utilize a third party application to change the configuration or... Link Removed

:o Thank you Bill Gates for being a great human being as my Windows 7 build 7100 ultimate is still fully functional and is the work horse of my computing life. Yes that is correct..Build 7100 that I made to function without the two hour shutdown and Aero is still fully active. not giving away my...