About this tag
The timing tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about event scheduling, synchronization, and delays in Windows environments. Topics include automating program exit before shutdown, understanding RAM timings for memory upgrades, serial port communication timing for data transfer between Windows and DOS systems, and the timing of Microsoft notifications for Windows 10 upgrades. Users also troubleshoot issues like random network drive disconnections and BSOD errors related to mismatched RAM timings. The tag reflects concerns about coordinating actions, hardware compatibility, and system behavior timing in Windows setups.
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    Windows 10 How to send a exit program signal to a program prior to Windows shutdown

    Good morning all, I use a folder lock program which allows me to hide / unhide personal folders. I start the software, enter my code and the folders are then displayed. The software sits as a small icon down by the clock while the PC is on. In order to relock the folder, i then have to...
  2. Chunter

    Ram not on motherboard list

    Hi Guys n Gals, I currently have 16gb of this ram, CMR16GX4M2C3466C16 Link Removed , in my Gigabyte Aorus gaming 3 motherboard and i'm looking at adding another 16gb more. The problem is because its now "old" its more expensive to buy 16gb of the same ram i currently have...
  3. M

    Windows 10 Connecting PC to other via serial - how to do it?

    Hi! I need to transfer data between my PC (Windows 10.1903 x64 Pro) and notebook with MS-DOS 7.10 (also Windows 3.11 for Workgroups - but without Win32s) I want to use serial port 'cause DOS is not so familiar with USB. I know that serial transfer was possible even on my hobby computers -...
  4. J

    Windows 10 How long does it take Microsoft to ?

    Hi Does anyone know how long it takes Microsoft to send you the Notification. For you to download Windows 10? Thank you
  5. Frauda

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting BSOD Error: RAM and System Memory Analysis Insights

    I checked my rams with memtest86. But it found nothing. I uploaded CPU-Z tabs Rammon: RAMMon v1.0 Build: 1015 built with SysInfo v1.0 Build: 1097 PassMark (R) Software Memory Summary For FRAUDA Number of Memory Devices: 2 Total Physical Memory: 8088 MB (8192 MB) Total Available Physical...
  6. W

    Windows 7 disconnected network drives

    I am running Windows 7 64 bit. I have 4 network external drives attached to my router via 2 Cisco NSLU2 servers. The drives connect when I boot the PC but after a while (it seems random) the drives just disconnect. I can click on my computer and bring the drives back one at a time. This is...
  7. M

    Windows 7 PFN_LIST_CORRUPT Windows & Ultimate 64-bit

    hi, I just installed a clean installation of windows ultimate 64Bit, because i recently upgraded my RAM to 6GB ;I had to install 64Bit windows. I bought a different brand RAM (2x2 Kingston) to my old pair (1x2 corsair) ,but everything else is the same, same timings and voltage... I've installed...
  8. Matt

    Windows 8 Windows 8: Bad Timing?

    As Windows 8 is bound to release...soon, I have noticed many companies and schools finally upgrading from dusty Windows XP to Windows 7. The thing is, with Windows 8 coming around the corner, what is the point of getting 7 now? I mean, its not that long until W8 is out. Why not wait, people!??
  9. K

    Windows 7 Ram timings .

    I need to change my RAM timings from 7-7-7-20 to 9-9-9-24. If need more information go to : Link Removed
  10. Elmer

    Amusing Analogy on Ram Timings

    I came across this analogy on ram timings which had me in stitches and thought it deserved a wider audience!
  11. G

    Windows 7 Seeking Help with Recurring BSOD Issues on Custom PC Build

    Hi, I have been experiencing BSOD problems since I built this computer, I was about to post here a week or so ago but I noticed my RAM timings were set incorrectly. However since they were adjusted to the manufacturer settings I have since experienced two more BSOD, the two latest dumps in...
  12. N

    Windows 7 Memory Managemnt BSODs

    My girlfriend's computer has been having BSODs for a while now, giving the MEMORY_MANAGEMENT error. I've run Memtest86+ overnight with no errors, so now I'm hoping for any help or ideas. It doesn't happen TOO frequently or with any pattern, as far as I or my girlfriend can tell it has been...
  13. V

    Windows 7 New SP1 update taking a long time

    My update of SP1 has been running now for 45 minutes and it still says Stage 1 of 2 ... how long does it take? Is it because of heavy traffic on the MS servers? Will I have to force shutdown?
  14. D

    Windows 7 Boot time, unneeded services, and speeding up W7

    I"ve read several of the entries here about getting rid of unnecessary services and speeding up boot time...... I've gotten rid of some of the services....... Is there any way to have Windows 7 provide a timing of what it's starting up for every program, service, and/or whatever? I'm talking...
  15. Jimbo22

    Windows 7 windows update question

    Here's one for you......Why is it when widows releases updates and you receive them, and you have more than one computer....networked or not......that each computer some running the exact same specs than others, that the updates for each computer arrive at different days and times? Very...
  16. Super Sarge

    Windows 7 BSOD'S for Interpretation

    Here are a couple of BSOD'S for interpretation by the GURU'S here on BSOD'S, I was experimenting with an overclock of 21*180. I Think it is memory related as my 12 gig of Mushkin Red-lines DDR3 triple channel was at 1800 MHz timings 7 8 7 24 from its Stock of 1600MHz
  17. cybercore

    Corsair Memory Sets Memory Overclocking Record on AMD Phenom II.

    Link Removed due to 404 Error Corsair Memory, a leading producer of advanced memory modules, announced Thursday that it had managed to overclock memory sub-system of AMD Phenom II X6 microprocessor to 2287.6MHz. The achievement shows potential of Corsair’s latest Dominator GTX4 memory modules...
  18. Super Sarge

    Windows 7 Memory Timing Changes Causing Windows Repair Issues: Seeking Insight

    I have now twice changed my memory timings upon reboot in windows fails saying I have to do a repair one time it was a Corrupt volume , the next time cause was found when repair checked files. I do not understand how changing memory timings in BIOS would cause this. However using the W7 Disk and...
  19. L

    Windows 7 RAM Upgrade and error/bluescreen

    Hi, I've been using the RC for a while now and it's been completely, 100% stable, so I'm sure the RAM is causing the problem. I bought two more sticks of ddr2 800 ram (1 gig each) for a total of 4 sticks and 4 gigs of ddr2 ram on my computer. These are both from the same supplier (Transcend)...
  20. U

    Windows 7 Windows 7 + MSports PRO

    I use my Laptop for dragrace timekeeping and for that i use software called MSports PRO. The program instals and works great until I try to press timing button. I don't know what the problem is but I really whant to get it work because I like Windows 7 a lot. MSports is originaly compatable with...