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  1. Exploring Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2): Key Features & Changes

    The Windows 11 2024 Update, officially known as Windows 11 24H2, commenced its rollout just last week, meaning your machine might already be basking in the glow of its fresh features. As users dive into this latest version, let’s navigate through some of the key enhancements and changes. 1...
  2. Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2): Key Removals and Alternatives Explained

    Microsoft has just rolled out the official shipping version of the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), marking a significant milestone as the year's major feature update for the beloved operating system. But as with most changes, there’s a catch: this update is set to remove several familiar...
  3. Microsoft Retires WordPad: A Nostalgic Farewell for Windows Users

    In the realm of nostalgia within the digital landscape, there's a bittersweet note reverberating among long-time Windows users: Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on WordPad, the once-beloved text editor that many have turned to for quick notes and simple document editing. This move is...
  4. Windows 10 Firefox jason bookmark backup open with ?

    I backed up my jason bookmarks from Firefox I made a mistake and used word pad to open with I want to go back and have it as Firefox has it like this bookmarks-2019-10-28.json how do I get rid of word pad open with icon go back to the way Fire fox has it ?
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    Windows 10 Is there any way to recover my files?

    I have been working on 3 wordpad files and I just leave the files open and save whenever I add new data to them. This morning I got on my laptop and clicked wordpad and all 3 files are completely blank and they are now just titled "Document" instead of the save name they had. I went to find the...
  6. Windows 10 How do I Keep Notepad on the Screen

    Even from the days of XP, I never found a way to keep either notepad or wordpad on top of other pages. Clicking anywhere on the screen with notepad open immediately minimizes it. Is there any way to keep notepad locked on top of other windows?Thanks in advance for your assisstance.
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    Windows 10 Application Window Size and Location

    I have upgraded an HP Laptop to Windows 10. I have noticed that when I open windows the position is not the same as when I closed the window. Sometimes it is close. Eg with FF pushes the top up if any part of the bottom frame is below the taskbar. Windows Edge, the newly opened window appears to...
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    Windows 7 word pad default

    Is there a way to change the default format of word pad? It is set to a very wide line and paragraph spacing, so that I must reset it to ordinary spacing every time I use it. Widows 7 Professional.
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    Windows 7 Listing out Metadata

    Hi, I have a big bunch of audio files, and I'd like to list them out in cell format with the lengths in seconds listed out next to them. I have a simple batch file that I found online that lists out filenames in wordpad. Is there something similar that would list out the file names with the...
  10. Windows 8 Windows 8 Errors

    Currently on my windows 8 whenever I try to save anything with notepad, wordpad or microsoft word it crashes when I try saving. Also whenever I try to import files into another file or program it crashes. I'm also having problems when i try to get my computer to hibernate or sleep, its goes into...
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    Windows 8 windows program file association settings not working correctly

    I recently found many application would not save to correct type. Some software icons would come out to a blank or white block, but those software actually there. For example, realrecorder is running, it would come out a white block on taskbar on bottom. I tried use 'access and program default'...
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    Windows 7 How To Edit Java.policy In Windows 7 Home Premium

    Hello, Is it at all possible to edit java.policy file in Windows Home 7 Premium? I have been trying to edit with Word Pad as administrator and also logged into windows as administrator and I keep getting an error that I do not have permission to save this file?? How do I modify this file so I...
  13. MS13-089 - Critical : Vulnerability in Windows Graphics Device Interface Could Allow Remote...

    Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (November 12, 2013): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user views or opens a specially crafted Windows Write...
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    Windows 8 Problem downloading programs & saving files (word, paint etc)

    Hi, I just upgraded my windows XP to windows 8 and I have 2 major problems: 1. Problem with downloading programs. It always shows An error Occured: Package ID : Unknown Path: Unknown Error Code: 0x80070005 Source: Engine User: VIC_GATCH\Victor Context: Restricted 2. I can't save my work...
  15. Windows 7 Open .NFO file

    I wanted to open an .nfo file in Windows 7 so I did what I did with XP... I right clicked on the file, went to "open with..." expecting to see a whole list of programs so I could pick Wordpad and, guess what... it's not there. Not only is Wordpad not there, but nothing is there. My only option...
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    Windows 7 I have problem when ever i open internet explorer or word pad it pop to the right hand side of the s

    I have problem when ever i open internet explorer or word pad it pop to the right hand side of the screen and i could not bring it out. How to fix this problem?
  17. MS10-083: Vulnerability in COM Validation in Windows Shell and WordPad could allow remote code execu

    Resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user opened a specially crafted file using WordPad or selects or opens a shortcut file that is on a network or WebDAV share. More...
  18. MS10-083: Description of the security update for WordPad: October 12, 2010

    Resolves a vulnerability in WordPad that could allow remote code execution from a .wri or .rtf file. Link Removed
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    Windows 7 tough question re default programs

    I have a learning center app - computer has about 10 logins each login is for a different class one is for MS Office one for Open Office one is for beginner etc. All programs are installed for all users, but some users do not have direct access to all programs. the MS Office and Open Office...
  20. Numeric or special characters are displayed incorrectly when you use a font that can be rendered ver

    Fixes a display issue that occurs when you use the Korean IME in Hangul mode to type numeric or special characters in WordPad. This issue occurs on a computer that is running a Korean version of Windows 7 SP1 or of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. More...