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Password Protected Laptop

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I posted approximately 5 days ago about a password protected Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E431. I'd like to thank all who responded. I researched and tried some of the suggestions given. I was disappointed to find that the original owner of this particular laptop, which was obviously a business, removed the Lenovo one step recovery partition. So, it looks like my only option is to install WIndows...

Bad updates to Windows 7.

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I have two times used the recovery option in the windows 7 boot dvd and chosen system restore. When i have installed some updates my computer only restarts and restarts after installing some updates, and i don't know which one it is, When i did it the last time it was one of 11 updates. I got SP1.

Windows 7 extended support ends on January 14, 2020

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Microsoft is ending free extended support for Windows 7 in one year on *January 14, 2020*. Attachment 406642 (https://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/news/406642-windows-7-extended-support-ends-january-14-2020-a-lifecycle.jpg) *Source:* Windows lifecycle fact sheet (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet)

Win 7 Doesn't Know It Has A Connection To The Internet

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Win 7 Pro SP1 x32 fully updated My mom's computer is about to drive me batty. It doesn't realize it is connected to the internet. I've found if I restart the Network Location Awareness service, it will realize it for all of about 5 seconds before changing its mind. It doesn't log anything in Event Viewer. I've used the troubleshooters and netsh int and winsock resets. I've made sure no...

Can't RDP to Windows 7 machine

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I have a headless Windows 7 machine that just sits and runs quietly. Occasionally I RDP in to make a change, but normally, it just runs with no issues. I lost power a week ago, and the machine went down hard. I am now just getting a chance to look at it. I brought it back up, but I can't RDP to it. I put a monitor and keyboard on it, and everything looks good, I can't see any issues, but I...

"Could not connect to the System Event Notification Service service"

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Hello all, I have a persistent issue across my company's domain I would like some help with please. We are getting one main login error: “Windows could not connect to the System Event Notification Service service” Occasionally the login error is: “Windows could not connect to the Group Policy Client service” Other related errors after login: “C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop...

What is new with Google Fi in 2019

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---Quote--- As we dive into 2019, we’re bringing new updates to Google Fi subscribers. Starting today, we’re upgrading default messaging on eligible phones to *RCS (https://www.blog.google/products/rcs/)*, and in the coming weeks, if you’re using a *phone designed for Fi (https://fi.google.com/about/phones/)*, you’ll get faster data coverage in more places around the world. *Richer messaging...

Windows updates keep failing, error 80073712

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I have tried multiple things such as: sfc/scannow Deleting Software distribution folder (after stopping windows update process) Windows update troubleshooter (from control panel)

Import IE 11 Favorites into Firefox

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I've search for this and nothing shows. I search for Firefox and that only shows https://www.sevenforums.com/browsers-mail/386884-latest-firefox-released-windows-14.html I'm very surprised no one hasn't posted this problem. I only use Firefox as a backup browser as IE11 the features and options are always perfect. I've use Firefox for many years on both of my computers.

Customizing theme background color

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I would like to have a multi-color background in explorer as shown in the screenshot below (courtesy of Bongo aka Jerry). Notice it has two colors, 0x1A1A1A and 0x191919. Image: https://www.sevenforums.com/attachments/customization/219001d1379312020t-how-do-i-use-custom-folder-icon-but-still-get-file-thumbnails-my-music.png Does anyone know how to do this? I have Windows Style Builder if...

BSOD on startup. Happens once every 1 in 5 times, or so

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Tried updating video card drivers, but that didn't seem to help...

Network Adapter Driver Anomaly

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Hi- Just within the last week I've been having issues with with Windows 7 on start up. There seems to be a problem with the Network Adapter driver and it takes for ever to start, and sometimes will only function when I run it through Troubleshooting and apply fix, whatever that is. And I get this pop up that Adobe Flash Player needs updating.

How will everyone deal with Windows 7 EOL? (In less than a year now!)

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Image: https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g6eXvytqsXJyMkyFyPL2ED.jpg Windows 7 will stop receiving updates on January 14th, 2020. I'm curious here how everyone will be personally dealing with this situation. Me, I'm gonna keep using 7 even after this happens. All of my mission critical machines (like my servers) run Linux, and I keep frequent backups of my Windows machines. So...

Windows 7 Updates - Detection of Missing Updates

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Recently posted on WU experiences mostly with regard to failure of Windows Defender Updates refusing to Install. Given up that item for the moment and am perplexed about another issue. Usually when advised that new updates are available, I sit a week and wit to see if anything hits the fan. Also research each one and see if any update includes items that I don't want to install for privacy or...

NT 4.0 policy that blocks adding printer drivers?

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Does anyone know what is causing this? I have one computer in a company of over 8000 computers that won't allow me to add the print queue for a company wide network printing set up. No one else is having this issue but this guy. So it's NOT a Group Policy issue... We are working with a Win 7 Enterprise OS.

Project Everest: Greater heights in internet communication security

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---Quote--- Image: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/uploads/prod/2019/01/Project_Everest_Blog_Site_1400x788-1024x576.png *Project Everest (https://project-everest.github.io/)* is working on a verified, secure communication stack designed to improve the security of HTTPS, a key internet safeguard. This post, about the verification tools and techniques the Everest team is using and...

KB4481488 January 2019 Preview of Quality Rollups for .NET Framework

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---Quote--- *January 2019 Preview of the Quality Rollups for .NET Framework 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, and 4.7.2 for Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 (KB 4481488)* Applies to: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7,...

Better check your Windows 7 PC for Get Windows 10 (GWX) traces

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---Quote--- Depending on from what angle you look at it, Microsoft's Get Windows 10 (GWX) campaign to get Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices to upgrade to Windows 10 was either a colossal disaster, a great success, or something in between. Microsoft launched Windows 10, the last version of Windows ever, in 2015. Windows 10 was a new beginning for Microsoft; the company wanted customers to...

Win7 update won't install any Security Rollups or Siverlight updates

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Hi Guys: My Windows 7 64 bit home premium refuses to install any "Quality Rollups" from the last several months, as well as any security or other updates for Silverlight . The Security updates for Silverlight fail with a Code 643 The monthly Preview and Security Quality Rollups fail with Code 80073701 I downloaded the SURT as per the posting instructions, but it refuses to install. ...

Going to install Win7 Pro question

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I've just purchased an unused OEM disk and plan to install it on a virgin HDD. On the Cover of the package that the disk came in, it says "the software is intended for pre-installation on the hard drive of the fully assembled computer, using teh OEM pre-installation tools. For information about using OEM pre-installation tools, see www.microsoft.com/oem/opk." I went to that URL, and it's...
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