94 Answered Questions for the topic windows
06/27/19
What software solution can I use (on Windows 10) to keep all my non-Microsoft software up to date?
In other words, is there a Windows 10 equivalent to apt-get / rpm / brew? Preferably cheap or free, and available for use in my business?
The more software packages it supports, the better....
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06/27/19
Windows 7: Uninstall multiple programs?
I am looking for a program that can automatically uninstall multiple programs one right after the other.
For my job, I initialize, set up, and remove junkware from computers for new employees. The...
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06/27/19
Windows app to hold multiple items in clipboard?
I am looking for a simple [tag:gratis] [tag:windows] app that will extend the [tag:clipboard] to hold multiple items.
I don't need much, and would like to keep it simple. Just something that will...
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06/27/19
Windows Media Center alternative?
I am looking at an alternative to windows media center for recording and watching TV. Setting up the TV tuner in media center was super easy, but all the other software I've tried was difficult to...
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06/22/19
Windows IDE for coding python?
PyCharm seems to be fine but I think it's not that good since is hard to step into and step over than Visual Studio. However Visual Studio seems to lack what PyCharm is able to do which is create a...
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06/19/19
What's the best (simplest) free software to beat-match and mix two tracks?
I want to mix a few tracks (in .mp3 format for example) together to create a seamless bit of dance music for a performance. I'd like to pick a particular section in two songs and the software...
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06/19/19
What are free RS-232 terminal programs?
I've read signals from an AVR in university, but I forgot what software I was using. I can't seem to find any on Google. Maybe I am not looking right.
What are some free UART software for AVRs? I...
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06/19/19
View each frame of video and delete/edit them?
I'm looking for a program that lets me view *each and every* frame of a video, and edit / delete specific ones.
I want the program to:
- be free
- allow me to *view* each frame and delete a group...
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06/19/19
Windows application to emboss date on photos?
Looking for Windows application that will quickly and easily emboss a date onto JPG images (photographs), preferably obtained from the EXIF data.
Being able to perform the function on a group...
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06/19/19
Windows Garageband equivalent?
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Required
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* Record MIDI input from physical MIDI instruments
* Use MIDI instruments
* Export to mp3 or other common audio format
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06/19/19
How can I free up drive space from the Windows installer folder without killing Windows?
On my SSD machine, the `C:\\Windows\\Installer` folder is massive and takes up about 15% of my total disk space. Is there a way to clean up that folder without killing Windows 8.1/10? Tucking away...
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06/19/19
What are the Windows A: and B: drives used for?
In Windows you have a C-drive. Everything labeled beyond that is with the following letter. So your second drive is D, your DVD is E and if you put in a USB stick it becomes F and the following...
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06/19/19
How do I set system environment variables in Windows 10?
How do I set a system environment variable in Windows 10 (without using the registry editor)?(Note: Other answers don't specifically address Windows 10 - at least not yet - and they leave off...
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06/19/19
Find out which process is locking a file or folder in Windows?
How can I find out which process is locking a file or folder in Windows?For instance, when trying to delete a folder, Windows reports this:> The action can't be completed because the folder is...
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06/18/19
Can I delete the folder C:\\ProgramData\\Package Cache\\?
There is a new folder full of installers located at `C:\\ProgramData\\Package Cache\\`. I believe this is from Visual Studio 2012 RC. Can I delete these gigabytes of data without consequences? Are...
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06/18/19
Windows 10 - disable reopening programs after restart/startup?
Occasionally, a forced restart is happening on my Windows 10 computer.When the OS is restarted every program that I've had prior to the restart is reopened at startup. The programs are reopened...
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06/18/19
How to quickly move current window to another task view / desktop in Windows 10?
Windows 10 introduced a *task view* - the ability to have multiple virtual desktops. When I am in a window on Desktop1, what's the quickest way to move it to Desktop2?Currently, I need to enter the...
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Windows General Computer
06/17/19
How does Windows know if a program is not responding?
How does Windows know if a program is not responding? Does it constantly keep polling all running applications?
06/17/19
How to move windows that open up offscreen?
I have a dual monitor setup, and I recently played around with the positioning settings, and some of my single window applications do the favour of preserving where they were last closed, and...
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06/17/19
Why does 64-bit Windows need a separate "Program Files (x86)" folder?
I know that on a 64-bit version of Windows the "Program Files" folder is for 64-bit programs and the "Program Files (x86)" folder is for 32-bit programs, but **why is this even necessary?**By...
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Windows General Computer
06/17/19
Create/rename a file/folder that begins with a dot in Windows?
Many programs needs folder names that starts with a dot, like `.emacs.d`, `.gimp-2.2`, `.jedit` etc. How do I create such a folder?When using the Windows Explorer in Windows 2000 (and other...
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06/17/19
Is there any 'sudo' command for Windows?
I always work on a non-administrator account on my Windows computer. Sometimes I need to install programs which requires administrator access. As I mostly use the Windows command prompt, is there a...
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06/17/19
Native alternative to wget in Windows PowerShell?
I know I can download and install the aformentioned library (wget for Windows), but my question is this: In Windows PowerShell, is there a native alternative to `wget`?I need `wget` simply to...
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06/17/19
How can I remove malicious spyware, malware, adware, viruses, trojans or rootkits from my PC?
What should I do if my Windows computer seems to be infected with a virus or malware? - What are the symptoms of an infection? - What should I do after noticing an infection? - What can I do to get...
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06/17/19
How do I know what proxy server I'm using?
I need to know what the address for my proxy server is so I can configure another program to also use it. If I go into IE, Internet Properties, LAN Settings, then all I see is an automatic...
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