About this tag
Discussions tagged with virtual on WindowsForum.com cover a range of Windows-related topics where virtual components play a role. Users seek help with Windows 10 virtual desktops, including navigation shortcuts and touchpad gestures, and troubleshoot issues with the Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct virtual adapter that can block FTP traffic. Virtual memory configuration problems are also addressed, along with errors related to virtual hard disks in Windows Sandbox. Additionally, the tag includes questions about using virtual machines, such as Oracle VirtualBox, for safely testing malware, and database modeling for scheduling virtual meetings. These threads reflect common user challenges and solutions involving virtual features in Windows environments.
  1. AlishS

    Windows 8 Modeling a Database for an Appointment System

    I am developing an online booking platform that enables teachers to arrange online conversations with students. Teachers can indicate the dates and times they are available for virtual meetings. Students are able to find available teachers by entering the date, time, and duration for interviews...
    • AlishS
    • Thread
    • appointments bookings concurrency database development interview meeting model online optimization performance platform reservation scheduling students system teacher technology timeslots virtual
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  2. thedaxdaytrader

    Windows 10 The Microsoft (Hotspot) wi-fi direct virtual adapter is blocking the FTP protocol

    Hi Support, I have encountered a problem when using the Windows 10 Hotspot feature. When I connect to the hotspot using another Win 10 system everything works ok except it blocks the FTP protocol. I have an application that connects to my host provider using FTP, it has run with no problems...
    • thedaxdaytrader
    • Thread
    • acer adapter application connectivity firewall ftp hotspot internet issues network protocol settings troubleshooting virtual wifi windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  3. M

    Windows 10 Sandbox startup error

    Hi! This night I tried to start Sandbox and it returned error message: Testovacie prostredie (sandbox) pre Windows = Testing environment (sandbox) for Windows --------------------------- Testovacie prostredie (sandbox) pre Windows sa nepodarilo spustiť. = Testing environment (sandbox) for...
    • MIRKOSOFT
    • Thread
    • compression disk management error file system fragmentation hard drive hyper-v image ntfs sandbox testing environment troubleshooting uncompressed unencrypted virtual virtualization windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. knight

    If you install MEMZ on a VM from Oracle VirtualBox, does it spread to your host?

    Hi there, I own a YouTube channel and for a 300 subscriber special I want to destroy Windows ME with MEMZ, BonziBUDDY, SpySheriff and some other viruses I can find! Do the viruses I download spread to my host computer? I really don't want it to, that computer cost me a lot of money. Please...
    • knight
    • Thread
    • machine memz oracle virtual virtual machine vmbox windows windows 10
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software
  5. B

    Windows 10 Shortcut for Jumping from Desktop 1 to 2 etc.?

    Hey Guys, I love the new feature of using virtual desktops in Windows 10. I am currently using the shortcut Win + Ctrl + Arrows to navigate from one desktop to another. Do you know if there is a shorter way to get from desktop 1 to 5 without having to jump over desktops 2,3,4? I used to have...
  6. M

    Windows 10 I can't Change anything about virtual memory.

    I just can't change the virtual memory (the screenshot shows exactly why) the window is half cut and I can't expand it with mouse to apply my changes. This is a Bug cause earlier (just after installing windows 10) I had changed it to one of My HDDs. I needed to format this HDD so I used TAB to...
  7. M

    Windows 8 Wifi Limited Connectivity

    Hi, My new Dell laptop shows limited connectivity every day. I have checked solutions from internet and the only one worked so far was restarting the router . But I hate to do this everyday and it is annoying because this should get connected automatically without any issues. Below are things...
    • Mahaboob Ahmed
    • Thread
    • adapter configuration connection connectivity dell dhcp dns ethernet ipv4 ipv6 issues network router settings troubleshooting tunneling virtual wifi windows wireless
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  8. kaktuar

    Windows 10 Windows10 shortcuts and touchpad

    Hello, I've just downloaded windows 10 and I have some problems with shortcuts. Win + Ctrl + Right is not working for swiping between my virtual desktops while Win + Ctrl + Left works perfectly ... However, everything is alright with my button right. Other question : is it possible to swipe...
  9. ussnorway

    Windows 8 Vmware crashes after updates

    If you use vmware workstation then you probably know the May (10.0.6) update is now available but be careful when you go to install it that the installer detects your virtual storage correctly. Symptom: vmware 10.0.6 crashes. Effects: people whom have their Virtual storage (the folder...
    • ussnorway
    • Thread
    • 10.0.6 backup crash default error fix installation patch path repair storage system update users version virtual vmachines vmware workaround workstation
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Virtualization
  10. A

    Windows 7 Any funny wifi names?

    Hi guys, I download a software whose name is My WIFI Router yesterday. This sofware can turn my laptop to a virtual router, that means it can create a wifi hotspot on my laptop. And I rename my wifi hotspot, i need something REALLY funny wifi name not something stupid like get yo own wifi. Keep...
    • ak47b51c43
    • Thread
    • creative family funny hotspot name router software virtual wifi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  11. Mousa

    VIDEO Check Out This Must-Watch YouTube Video!

    • Mousa
    • Thread
    • collaboration communication media messaging skype social video calls virtual youtube video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  12. S

    Windows 8 BSOD from NETIO.sys

    I've got an intermittent problem with BSOD on my W8 machine. The only thing I've noticed is sometimes it happens when I hit "disconnect" on cisco's anyconnect client. I am running the latest version of that client but wonder if it would be related to the driver for that virtual ethernet adapter...
  13. K

    Windows 7 XP 32-bit drivers--Which is best? 32-bit Win7 or 64-bit Win7 w/XP Virtual Mode??

    I have quite a few legacy XP programs that use 32-bit drivers. Would I find more overall compatibility using: 1. 64-bit Windows 7 Pro/Ultimate using the "XP Virtual Mode" or 2. 32-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium? Thanks!!
    • kaz
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit compatibility drivers home premium legacy applications pro ultimate virtual windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. T

    Windows 7 Trouble Connecting to Roommate's WiFi: DNS Issues and Mini WiFi Problems

    Okay I have about 20 minutes before I have to leave, so I will make this brief: Last semester I could not connect to the WiFi my roommate had set up. It wasn't a big issue for me because I could have free internet through the school "ATTWIFI". I moved, and am now having the same exact problem...
    • Titania Paulina
    • Thread
    • advice attwifi college complications configuration connection connectivity dns error free internet help internet mini network router settings support troubleshooting virtual wifi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. V

    Windows 7 Norsk tastatur for den russisk laptop

    Baklager at jeg vil skrive på engelsk I`m from Russia, but I learn norwegian so i decided to connect the virtual norwegian layout and switch off the english one. It`s okay, but on my keyboard there is a wide/long left Shift even though i can see that there is a short Shift and a small key. Is...
  16. zigzag3143

    Team BSOD : Compiling a list

    I am starting a list of drivers and what application they are associated with anyone want me to include one of theirs feel free to contact me with it For example when examining a BSOD if the probably casued by file was STPD.sys we would know it was from a virtual driver app like daemon tools...
    • zigzag3143
    • Thread
    • alcohol 120% application association bsod compilation daemon tools drivers list system issues virtual
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  17. A

    Ubuntu 10.10 'Maverick Meerkat' Beta Available

    Source: Ubuntu 'Maverick Meerkat' erects own App Store ? The Register Download Ubuntu 10.10 Beta: Ubuntu 10.10 Beta | Ubuntu
    • Adamsappleone
    • Thread
    • 10.10 app beta center commercial download interface linux machine maverick meerkat software store testing ubuntu virtual
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Linux Forums
  18. reghakr

    VIDEO Behold the laptop of the future!

    Anything is possible What will laptops look like in five years? Ten? Predicting future tech trends is always tricky, but these notebook concepts from both PC makers and straight-up tech fans provide a few clues as to what could lie ahead. Link Removed due to 404 Error Designer Hao Hua's...
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • concept design display dual display flexible foldable future holographic innovation laptop oled display portability projector prototyping stylus tablet technology trends usb virtual
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  19. J

    Windows 7 Windows 7 64 Slow Internet / Connection Timeouts

    I just purchased a Dell E6500 with Windows 7 64 bit. Everything works great EXCEPT for Internet Browsing. I tried everything I can think of and also tried some of the recommendations on the forums with no luck, includeing disabling the "Function Discovery Resource Publication". I then downloaded...
    • jtbmw
    • Thread
    • connection connectivity dell drivers internet timeout virtual web browsing windows 7 xp mode
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  20. G

    Windows 7 Unable to install update K958559

    Hi All, I am presently (still) using the Win 7 evaluation copy (build 7100) and am attempting to install the XP Virtual Mode. As per the Link Removed I have run the compatibity detection tool and it confirms that "This computer is configured with hardware-assisted virtualization. I then...
    • gvandongen
    • Thread
    • compatibility error installation update virtual virtual machine virtualization windows 7 windows xp xp mode
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support