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At Build 2016, Microsoft introduced to the world the Windows Subsystem for Linux (Beta) [WSL], which enables developers to run native Ubuntu user-mode console binaries through the Bash shell in Windows 10. If you’re in the Windows Insider program, you’ve had the opportunity to try out this...

Today, we’re happy to announce the release of the Link Removed tool as part of the Windows Bridge for iOS. To recap, the Windows Bridge for iOS is an open-source project that allows you to create Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps that can run on Windows 10 devices using iOS APIs and...

A new tool from a Windows enthusiast helps you turn those Feedback Hub links into live links for sharing. read more Continue reading...

Hey all I'm looking for some software that I can enter some questions into and then have it test me on them questions at a later date for a revision method. Is there any software available that can do this? Thanks

Well, Windows 7 fans, here is something new I've never witness before. This came about when I couldn't get any WIN 7 Updates installed after I removed from Windows 10 back to Windows 7 Home. I remembered that I have burned three DVD of the Windows 7 Home OS, and had them other than the...

I have tried to create a virtual CD drive using the Microsoft VCdControlTool. I copied the VCdRom.sys file to System32\drivers as specified, but when I run VCdControlTool, and click on Driver Control, I get the message "Cannot Open SCM:Access is denied. If I run it as Administrator, it shows the...

In Windows 10 version 1511, we announced a number of improvements to our collection of Enterprise Mode tools, designed to help customers upgrade more easily to Internet Explorer 11. These tools include a new v.2 Enterprise Mode XML schema, which is designed to be simpler, cleaner, more scalable...

When the Windows 10 Anniversary Update is released next month a new tool will also become available that will allow educators and IT admins setup Windows 10 based computers for students. read more Continue reading...

William B submitted a new resource: Prime95 V28.9 - The primary builders testing tool Read more about this resource...

Is there any similar but smaller or smarter software?Cheers~

For many times I have struggle with sharing photos or videos or big files over internet using messenger app. It's not only consume my mobile data but also speed is really slow and sometimes it is compresed and become low quality. Could you share with us what file transfer app do you have? Cheers~

In this guest post, Andrew Cox, Director of Technology at Aiken County Public School District, shares his story of the positive impact upgrading to Windows 10 has had on the South Carolina school district. Aiken Count Public School District first began working with Microsoft when we adopted...

William B submitted a new resource: UltimateBoodCD - The diagnostic/make-ready/fix it "Do-it-All" toolkit for serious technicians Read more about this resource...

For those members that don't want to take the time to learn how to use a 3rd party image program; there is a feature in windows that you might want to look at. Here's a link from HTG If this has already been posted, delete or what ever needs to be done. Thank you! Also a you tube video! How to...

ussnorway submitted a new resource: Crucial (2014) - handy tool to scan a laptop ram slots or hdd Read more about this resource...

Hi I don't know about everyone else but I find that Widows isn't very good at creating restore points where I sometimes wish I had one. For years I've used a program that quickly creates a restore point with no hassles when ever I want one. Installing some new program or installing some...

Hi Creating this thread for my friends @MikeHawthorne and @BIGBEARJEDI whom are big fans for creating a back up image of your OS. This thread can be moved or deleted. Which ever is appropriate. I'm also a big fan of back up images. The best recovery you will ever have. Be sure to click on my...

Hi! Sense we don't have a malware team here on the forum, here's some great tools you can use to clean a infected PC. I have used all of them and they get the job done. Rather then me listing the software, this link does the job for me!;);) Please add any programs that you use and recommend. If...

If your tired of the constant nags to update to Windows 10 then this tool may help: Ultimate Outsider: Using GWX Control Panel to Permanently Remove the 'Get Windows 10' Icon

I just saw this about clean installing Window 7 Sticking with Windows 7? The forecast calls for pain | ZDNet I've noticed that since Windows 10 released Windows Update is incredibly slow when updating Windows 7 PCs. I'm glad I keep several images. I used to slipstream updates in XP and several...