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  1. Thread: Take Screenshot mode - security? by EightK
    Forum: Browsers and Email
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    Take Screenshot mode - security?

    I'm liking the take screenshot mode available on the new version of Firefox!

    However, are there any security concerns I should be aware of?

    When you take a screenshot, you're given the option...
  2. Thread: Are you always connected to internet? by EightK
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 16 Views 3,577

    Thanks everyone for your comments. Maybe I'm a...

    Thanks everyone for your comments.

    Maybe I'm a little more paranoid, but good to know nothing to worry about.
  3. Thread: Are you always connected to internet? by EightK
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 16 Views 3,577

    Are you always connected to internet?

    I assume most, if not all, of you here are happy to (or currently doing so) keep your PC always connected to the internet?

    Are there any risks in doing so?

    I prefer not to, but I have sometimes...
  4. Hi Paul - really appreciate your help and...

    Hi Paul - really appreciate your help and guidance.

    Below are the results from that system. Note under Power Scheme GUID, I've removed details as not sure if it's an identifable string - hope you...
  5. Newly installed Windows 10 20H2 - automatically turns on after 24 hrs?

    I've recently installed 20H2 from an ISO and configured to my preference.

    However, I've noticed that when I 'shutdown' and leave it plugged in without turning off the power supply, the system...
  6. Replies 2 Views 1,718

    Missing files on my DATA drive after restoring main w10 drive?

    BIt of a strange one this - for me anyway - but maybe a known issue which I hope some maybe able to shed light on?

    I still using version Windows 10 1809. On Nov 6th, I imaged my main OS drive...
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    Anyone with CHKDSK expertise? Do I have anything to worry about?

    For those with CHKDSK expertise, are there any concerns with below report?

    What would have caused this check?


    Checking file system on C:
    The type of the file system is NTFS.


    One of your...
  8. Replies 5 Views 1,558

    Thanks dalchina. Your Explorer properties are...

    Thanks dalchina.

    Your Explorer properties are identical to mine.

    I've done some testing and manually updated .253 to .316 - this resulted in the issue I've seen on the first system updated to...
  9. Replies 4 Views 5,161

    You seem to be experiencing a similar issue to me...

    You seem to be experiencing a similar issue to me - see here:

    Which build version of Windows are you using (last 3 digits)?

    Strange anomaly with Properties on Windows folder? - Windows 10...
  10. Replies 5 Views 1,558

    I should have made clear the two systems are...

    I should have made clear the two systems are identical, in that .253 was a clone of .316 until the latter recently updated to .316.

    This is why I assumed .316 is the issue. I've never noticed...
  11. Replies 5 Views 1,558

    Strange anomaly with Properties on Windows folder?

    I've noticed something strange on one of my w10 Home systems runjning 17763.316. When I right click the Windows folder to check properties, it shows under 3gb of data with around 15,000 files. When...
  12. Replies 1 Views 7,838

    Auto file compression setting on Windows 10 1803?

    I was running my main drive down to around the 1.5GB mark and have been meaning to free up some space. To my surprise, I noticed it gained just under 1gb in space but I've disabled storage sense so...
  13. Thread: Connected to internet unattended - safe? by EightK
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 4 Views 1,324

    Thanks for your reply Caledon. I am connected...

    Thanks for your reply Caledon.

    I am connected by an up-to-date fibre broadband provided by my service provider. I've not configured it in any way.

    It's usually connected to 3 - 4 devices by...
  14. Thread: Connected to internet unattended - safe? by EightK
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 4 Views 1,324

    Connected to internet unattended - safe?

    I'm running 1607 windows 10 on one of my test machines and am aware of the Internet Off tool, but is there one which stops / blocks all internet activity if there's no activity for say more than 2...
  15. Replies 7 Views 3,112

    After further testing, I've realised that my...

    After further testing, I've realised that my original image had a product ID ending 169 and that the display adaptor was showing as ms basic display adaptor, and exclamation marks against pci simple...
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    Thanks both for your time. Sorry, I've been a...

    Thanks both for your time. Sorry, I've been a bit busy.

    I've ran the windows activation tool, but cannot get a report identical to that shown.

    When I run the tool, I initially get an 'input...
  17. Replies 7 Views 3,112

    Windows 10 Home no digital license / entitlement on cloned disk?

    I'm sure I read, and have previously tested a couple of times, that your license remained active if you changed hard drives.

    What I done a while ago is saved an image of an activated Win 10 Home...
  18. Thread: Most effective free privacy tool by EightK
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 1 Views 1,877

    Most effective free privacy tool

    Just wondering what others are using to tackle the privacy issues in Windows 10; snooping, telemetry etc.

    Spybot's Anti-Beacon, O&O's Shut Up10, something else or a combination?

    Would like to...
  19. Thread: Windows Firewall or ZoneAlarm Free and stop internet access? by EightK
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 4 Views 6,183

    Windows Firewall or ZoneAlarm Free and stop internet access?

    What do you think of Windows own firewall? Does it also stop outbound connections?

    What is it like compared to Zone Alarm? Is ZA in itself any good?

    Also, is there a tool similar to ZA's...
  20. Thread: Find original win 8 product keys used? by EightK
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 8 Views 4,297

    mrgeek - I tried that PS option, but returns...

    mrgeek - I tried that PS option, but returns nothing. However, it works a charm on my work PC?
    alphanumeric - the installed key ends in 8HVX7, which is the generic key. Doesn't show orignal key. ...
  21. Thread: Find original win 8 product keys used? by EightK
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 8 Views 4,297

    Thanks Kbird. Sorry, I should have said I've...

    Thanks Kbird.

    Sorry, I should have said I've already tried ShowkeyPlus and productkey.vbs

    Showkey only shows the generic installed key for 10 Home, but not the original key used.
  22. Thread: Find original win 8 product keys used? by EightK
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 8 Views 4,297

    Find original win 8 product keys used?

    I entered a few unused retail Win 8 product keys on clean installs to activate Win 10 before July 29th.

    Is there anyway I could find the underlying product key for each of my systems?
  23. Replies 7 Views 18,197

    I did not have the activated Win 7 system active...

    I did not have the activated Win 7 system active online when I tried the clean 10 install.

    I actually imaged the win 7 installation and installed 10 over it using the same key. Maybe it was too...
  24. Replies 7 Views 18,197

    Agreed with xbliss. Thanks alphanumeric. I...

    Agreed with xbliss.

    Thanks alphanumeric.

    I had a COA key which had to be phone activated. I also tried using it on a clean Win 10 installation - it accepted the key and automatically installed...
  25. Replies 7 Views 18,197

    Windows 7 COA OEM vs normal OEM and Win 10 activation?

    Hi

    What is the difference between OEMSLP and OEM COA SLP versions?

    And can COA OEM keys be used to activate a fresh install of Win 10 (1511 or 1607)? Are MS activation servers still activating...
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