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1. Windows Central Forums
Visit the best windows central community, and get answers for all things Microsoft. Find community reviews, and get insights on buying, selling, and t...rading your Windows phone or Microsoft device at their marketplace. Ask about windows developments, system hanging settings, data restoration, one-drive conflicts, missing folders, and everything in between.more
forums.windowscent..
350.2K 416.3K 8 posts / day View Recent Threads
2. The Windows Forum
Need windows help & support? Visit The Windows Forum for technical discussions regarding the windows operating system. Find guides and tutorials for u...pgrade & installation processes, viruses, malware removal, disk management hiding files, background removal, website blocking, etc.more
thewindowsforum.co..
12.7K 3.9K 23 posts / week View Recent Threads
3. Windows Forum
An open discussion and support forum for users of Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7, and other operating systems.
windowsforum.com/f..
12.7K 529 9 posts / day View Recent Threads
4. Eight Forums
Keep yourself updated on everything windows 8 with this community. Talk about installation & setup, restoring & backup, performance & maintenance, cra...sh analysis, debugging, error reports & system security, and get friendly help, support guides, suggestion, tips, tricks, and many tutorials.more
eightforums.com
38.7K 117 2 posts / day View Recent Threads
5. Windows 10 Forums
Join this community to find answers to anything related to Microsoft Windows 10. Post your queries for installation, setup, upgrades, hardware, driver...s, crashes, BSODs, debugging, customization, security problems, or anything related. You'll be able to get help with your technical support questions or chat with the community and help others.more
windows10forums.co..
66 1 post / day View Recent Threads
6. Seven Forums
Seven forum is dedicated to helping you find support and solutions for any problems regarding your Windows 7 including installation, performance, and ...maintenance. Learn to convert zip files to exe, backing up & restoring files on a new computer, get BSOD crash analysis, debug & error reports, and much more.more
sevenforums.com
39.9K 1.1K 1 post / day View Recent Threads
7. Eleven Forum
Need technical support for your windows 11? Eleven Forum is your space to get assistance, from installing to customization find help for everything in... between. Talk about your unique problems, backup, restoration, system security, or features, and discover the Windows 11 tutorial area that covers a wide range of tips and tricks.more
elevenforum.com
8.2K 1.2M 15 posts / day View Recent Threads
8. Windows 11 Forums
Welcome to Windows 11 Forums where you can ask questions or find answers on anything related to the latest operating system from Microsoft. Post your ...queries, discuss customizing Windows 11 & security problems, ask for technical support, find tutorials, share your feedback, and help others.more
windows11forums.com
2 posts / day View Recent Threads
9. My Digital Life » Windows 10
Facing problems with your windows 10? Get technical help & support from the My Digital Life community. It is providing a bunch of guides, tutorials, a...nd hacks for windows 10. Learn to install & upgrade windows, know about windows 10 features, working duplication files, anti-malware kits, customization & deployment, ask for advice, and much more.more
forums.mydigitalli..
15K 2K 3 posts / week Jan 2010 View Recent Threads
10. Linus Tech Tips » Windows
Linus Tech Tips community is providing chat rooms for holding discussions and sharing information on computer hardware and software. Communicate with ...other users and talk about windows installation processes, new features, bugs, and issues, and help each other.more
linustechtips.com/..
2 posts / day View Recent Threads
11. Reddit » Windows
San Francisco, California, US
Dive into anything related to windows. Talk about GUI designs, the latest windows versions, blue screen problems, custom windows animation, windows in...stallation processes, project management, new Microsoft features, etc. This windows Reddit community discusses all things windows.more
reddit.com/r/windows
1.7M 1.2M 14 posts / day View Recent Threads
Additional Forumsⓘ
- Windows Forum If you are looking for any help or technical support, or just have any questions concerning windows, this place is for you. Ask & discuss windows installation, updates, programming, essential software, debugging, security, networking, or anything in your mind, and find step-by-step solution threads.
- TechRepublic Forum » Windows Join this friendly community to discuss all things relating to windows. Find guides for reinstalling or replacing a PC and talk about cloud security & system security, compare windows 10 vs windows 11, and share your knowledge.
- Windows 10 Forums Chat about anything windows 10 in this forum. Ask for configuration, performance, maintenance, and tuning support. Share your software & app issues or suggestions, and find out the latest windows 10 updates, news, rumors, and gossip.
- BleepingComputer Forum » Windows 10 Support If you have an opinion, news, or other thoughts about Windows 10, this is the place to put it. Learn about all the new features, bugs, and changes coming to Windows 10 in the future. Ask for the resetting OS, high CPU usage, or security event help and discover a range of troubleshooting & virus protection threads.
- Cnet Forum » Windows 10 Need help with your windows 10 OS? Visit the community to find answers on anything related to Microsoft Windows 10. Talk about the major features, storage updates, issues updating the latest version, ask for troubleshooting or uncontrollable scrolling help, and much more.
Windows Subforums
| Forum Name | Subforum Name | Subforum Description | Also in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Central Forums | Windows Central News Discussion & Contests | Windows Central News Discussion & Contests - Discussion of the news posted on the Windows Central blogs! | |
| Microsoft News & Rumors | Microsoft News & Rumors - Discuss the latest Microsoft News & Rumors right here. | ||
| The Off Topic Lounge | |||
| Microsoft, Windows & Tech Deals | Microsoft, Windows & Tech Deals - | Deals Forums | |
| Expired & Archived Deals | Expired & Archived Deals - | ||
| The Marketplace - Buy, Sell & Trade | The Marketplace - Buy, Sell & Trade - Buy, Sell and Trade your Windows Phone or Microsoft devices in our marketplace! | ||
| Marketplace Feedback | |||
| Marketplace Archive | Marketplace Archive - Archived items from our Marketplace! | ||
| Windows 11 | |||
| Windows 10 | |||
| Windows Insider Program | Windows Insider Program | ||
| Other Operating Systems | Other Operating Systems | Operating System Forums | |
| General Desktop, Laptop & Tablet Discussion | General Desktop, Laptop & Tablet Discussion - Join our discussion on all things Windows Desktops, Laptops & Tablets. | ||
| Microsoft Desktops, Laptops & Tablets | |||
| Microsoft Surface Neo | Microsoft Surface Neo - News, help and discussion of the Microsoft Surface Neo. | ||
| Microsoft Surface Duo | Microsoft Surface Duo - News, help and discussion of the Microsoft Surface Duo. | ||
| Microsoft Surface Studio | Microsoft Surface Studio - | ||
| Microsoft Surface Book | Microsoft Surface Book - News, help and discussion of the Microsoft Surface Book. | ||
| Microsoft Surface Laptop | Microsoft Surface Laptop - | ||
| Microsoft Surface Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro - News, help and discussion of the Microsoft Surface Pro. | ||
| Microsoft Surface Go | |||
| Other Brands | Other Brands | ||
| Gaming Discussion | Gaming Discussion | Gaming Forums | |
| General Phone Discussion | General Phone Discussion - Want to talk specific topics that aren't device-specific? Do that here! | ||
| Windows Phones | Windows Phones - | ||
| Android Phones | Android Phones - Android News and Discussion. | Android Forums | |
| iPhone | iPhone - iPhone News and Discussion. | iPhone Forums | |
| Carrier Discussion Lounge | Carrier Discussion Lounge - Discussion of Carriers from around the world. | ||
| Connected Living | Connected Living - | ||
| Home Office | |||
| Windows Apps | Windows Apps - News, help and discussion of apps built for Windows! | ||
| OneDrive | OneDrive - Your forum for all things OneDrive. | ||
| Bing | Bing - News, help and tips on Microsoft's search engine, Bing! | ||
| Developers Corner | Developers Corner - For Windows Phone Developers. Discuss everything from ROMS to official and unofficial OS releases. | ||
| Developers Beta Testing | |||
| App Spotlight | App Spotlight - Spotlighting Apps and Games from our Windows Phone Developer Community. | ||
| Software Developme | Software Development and Hacking - Software Development and Hacking Help for the Windows Phone Community. | ||
| The Windows Forum | Windows 11 Help and Support | A place where you can ask for Windows 11 Help and Support. | |
| Windows 11 Upgrade and Installation | A place where you can post for Windows 11 Upgrade and Installation. | ||
| Windows 11 Software Chat and Support | A place where you can ask for Windows 11 Software Chat and Support. | ||
| Windows 11 Hardware Chat and Support | A place where you can post for Windows 11 Hardware Chat and Support. | ||
| Windows 10 Help and Support | |||
| Windows 10 Upgrade and Installation | A place where you can post for Windows 10 Upgrade and Installation. | ||
| Windows 10 Software Chat and Support | |||
| Windows 10 Hardware Chat and Support | A place where you can post for Windows 10 Hardware Chat and Support. | ||
| Windows 10 Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) | A place where you can ask for Windows 10 Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Help and Support. | ||
| Windows 10 Tutorials | Find & share all links to good Windows 10 tutorials in this forum. | ||
| Windows 8 and 7 Help and Support | A place where you can ask for Windows 8 and 7 Help and Support. | ||
| Windows 8 and 7 Software Chat and Support | |||
| Windows 8 and 7 Hardware Chat and Support | |||
| Smartphones and other Devices Chat & Support | Ask for our favorite Smartphones and Portable Devices, post yours And Ask Us For Help! | Smartphone Forums | |
| Virus, Trojan, Spyware, and Malware Removal Help | Bring your troubled PC here for top-of-the-line help with Malware Analysis and Removal by our trained professionals. | ||
| Ransomware Help & Tech Support | This forum is dedicated to providing support for ransomware infections and to provide any solutions that may allow victims to decrypt their files for free. | Malware Forums | |
| Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware, and Privacy Software | |||
| Backup, Imaging, and Disk Management Help | Stay on top of the latest programs and receive help with Backup, Imaging, or Disk Management programs. | ||
| General Security | This forum is for computer security related discussion and news in computer security. | Cyber Security Forums | |
| Tutorials | |||
| Windows News | A place where you can find the latest rumors and news relating to Windows. | ||
| Windows Apps | A place where you can share links to Windows Freeware/shareware applications. | ||
| Windows Games | A place where you can share links to Windows Freeware/shareware Games. | ||
| Windows Forum | Windows 11 Help and Support | Windows 11 is the current release of Microsoft Windows. | |
| Windows 11 Upgrade and Installation | Are you trying to upgrade Windows to the latest release? Use this forum to discuss these installation issues. | ||
| Windows 11 Tutorials | |||
| Windows 11 Graphics and Gaming | |||
| Windows 11 Blue Screen of Death | Get and receive help and support for when Windows 11 posts a Blue Screen of Death or a system crash. | ||
| Windows 11 Networking | Networking issues and support for Windows 11. | ||
| Windows 10 Help and Support | |||
| Windows 10 Upgrade and Installation | |||
| Windows 10 Tutorials | |||
| Windows 10 Graphics and Gaming | |||
| Windows 10 Blue Screen of Death | |||
| Windows 10 Networking | |||
| Windows 10 Hardware | |||
| Windows 10 Software | Discuss software for Microsoft Windows such as Office and the millions of other applications found online and in stores. | ||
| Windows 8 Forums | |||
| Windows 7 Forums | |||
| Windows Vista Help and Support | Windows Vista Forums | ||
| Windows XP Help and Support | |||
| Windows Server Forums | |||
| Linux Forums | Linux Forums | ||
| Windows Security | Security Forums. The security of your home computer, corporate network, or datacenter cannot afford to be taken down by viruses, malware, and trojans. Use... | ||
| Windows Multimedia | |||
| Windows Games | |||
| Desktop Customization | Windows Desktop Customization Forums. A forum for sharing your desktop and showing off themes using either Windows or 3rd party software. | ||
| Virtualization | |||
| Programming and Scripting | Windows Developer Forums. A developer forum for discussing programming and scripting in a Windows operating system environment. | ||
| Windows News | |||
| Microsoft Products and Community | Come here to discuss Microsoft products like Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and the Microsoft community of customers in general. | ||
| General Computing | General Computing Forums. From laptops to desktops, to games. Discuss all things computers in general in this forum. | ||
| Software Updates | Download Forums. Discuss, post, and identify important software updates for Microsoft Windows. | ||
| The Water Cooler | A completely off-topic forum for posting videos, comedy, and so on. Whoosh! | ||
| Windows 8 Help Forums | Windows 8 News | ||
| General Support | Windows 8 support, discussion and general chat | ||
| Installation & Setup | Installation, Upgrade and Setup Help. | ||
| Performance & Maintenance | Windows 8 tweaking, maintenance and optimization. | ||
| Network & Sharing | Windows 8 network, sharing and homegroup support. | ||
| Drivers & Hardware | Windows 8 compatible hardware and driver support. | ||
| Graphic Cards | Help and solutions with graphic cards in Windows 8. | Graphics Cards Forums | |
| Sound & Audio | |||
| BSOD Crashes and Debugging | BSOD crash analysis, debugging and error reports help. | ||
| Software and Apps | General software and Metro App help and support. | ||
| Windows Updates & Activation | Windows 8 updates and activation discussion. | ||
| User Accounts and Family Safety | |||
| Browsers & Mail | Internet browser and Email help and support. | ||
| Customization | Themes, gadgets, and Windows 8 customization. | ||
| Gaming | |||
| System Security | |||
| Virtualization | Windows 8 Virtualization technology discussion. | ||
| Tutorials | Windows 8 tutorials, tricks and tips. | ||
| Chillout Room | Off topic chat | ||
| Windows 10 Forums | General Discussion | Chat about anything related to Windows 10 that doesn't belong in the categories below. | |
| Windows 10 News | Post or read about the latest Windows 10 news here. | ||
| Windows 10 Support | |||
| Installation, Setup and Updates | Help with installing, upgrading or deploying Windows 10. | ||
| Drivers | Help and support with finding Windows 10 drivers and getting them working. | ||
| Hardware | |||
| Crashes, BSODs and Debugging | Got problems with Windows 10 crashing? Let us know the problem in here and we'll help. | ||
| Networking | Anything network related goes in this section (miracast, file sharing, homegroup, etc...). | ||
| Gaming | Discuss gaming on Windows 10 in this section. | ||
| Software | Please post any software questions (non gaming) in this section, we're full of helpful advice. | ||
| Security | Anti-Virus, Firewalls, Spyware problems and any computer security problems are discussed in here. | Cyber Security Forums | |
| Customization | Discuss customizing Windows 10, gadgets, wallpapers, themes and styles in this forum. | ||
| Programming and Windows PowerShell | This is the place for asking any coding/programming questions, with a primary focus on PowerShell scripts. | ||
| Windows Insider | |||
| Off-Topic Discussion | |||
| Windows 7 Help Forums | News | Windows 7 News and Information. | |
| General Discussion | General Windows 7 help and support. | ||
| Drivers | Windows 7 compatible driver searches, help and support. | ||
| Hardware & Devices | |||
| Graphic Cards | Help and solutions with graphic cards in Windows 7. | Graphics Cards Forums | |
| Sound & Audio | Sound card and general audio support. | ||
| Network & Sharing | Windows 7 network, sharing and homegroup support. | ||
| Installation & Setup | |||
| Performance & Maintenance | Windows 7 tweaking, maintenance and optimization. | ||
| Backup and Restore | |||
| Windows Updates & Activation | |||
| BSOD Help and Support | BSOD crash analysis, debugging and error reports help. | ||
| Software | General software help and support. | ||
| Browsers & Mail | Internet browser and Email help and support. | ||
| Customization | Themes, gadgets, and Windows 7 customization. | ||
| Gaming | Latest games discussion, information and tweaks. | ||
| Music, Pictures & Video | Digital multimedia discussion and support. | ||
| Microsoft Office | |||
| System Security | Windows 7 Antivirus and firewall help and support. | ||
| Tutorials | Windows 7 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides. | ||
| Chillout Room | Off topic chat and fun. | ||
| Eleven Forums | Windows 11 News | ||
| General Support | General Help and support for Windows 11 | ||
| Tutorials | Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides. | ||
| Installation, Updates and Activation | Help with Installing/Upgrading, Activating, and Updating Windows 11 | ||
| Network and Internet | |||
| Devices and Drivers | Windows 11 compatible hardware and driver support. | ||
| DIY Builds and Motherboards | PC Building, Motherboards, modding, overclocking and benchmarking discussion. | ||
| BSOD Crash Analysis | Help with BSOD crashes | ||
| Apps and Software | General software and App help and support. | ||
| Backup and Restore | Windows 11 backup and restore help and support | ||
| Browsers and Mail | Internet browser and Email help and support. | ||
| Personalization | Windows 11 customization | ||
| AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security | Windows 11 Antivirus and firewall help and support. | Antivirus Forums | |
| Virtualization and WSL/WSA | Virtualization, Sandbox, and Windows Subsystem for Linux and Andriod. | ||
| Windows Insider | Discuss Windows Insider builds. | ||
| Chillout Room | Fun, games and general banter. | ||
| Windows 11 Forums | General Discussion | General discussion about Windows 11 that doesn't fit in to any of the forum categories below. | |
| Windows 11 News | Read or post about the latest Windows 11 news in here. | ||
| Windows 11 Support | Technical support and help relating to Windows 11. | ||
| Installation, Setup and Updates | Help with installing, upgrading or deploying Windows 11. | ||
| Drivers | Having problems with Windows 11 drivers? Post in here and we'll help you. | ||
| Hardware | |||
| Crashes, BSODs and Debugging | Got problems with Windows 11 crashing or freezing? Let us know the problem in here and we'll help. | ||
| Networking | |||
| Gaming | |||
| Windows Insider | |||
| Software | Please post any non-gaming software questions in this section, we're full of helpful advice. | ||
| Security | Anti-Virus, Firewalls, Spyware problems and any computer security problems are discussed in here. | ||
| Customization | |||
| Off-Topic Discussion | |||
| Windows Forums | Windows Client OS Support | For assistance with all Microsoft Windows client operating systems, such as XP, Vista, 7, 8 and the all new Windows 10. | |
| Windows Server Technologies | Assistance and support can be found in here for all Windows Server, Exchange Server and SharePoint Server. | ||
| Mac, Linux, Chrome OS Support | If you are looking for help and support or just have a query, and you are not running Windows, this is the place for you. | ||
| Hardware Support and Discussion | Problem installing a new piece of hardware, then post in here. | ||
| Microsoft Application Support | For assistance and support with all Microsoft applications such as Office. | ||
| General Software Support and Discussion | Problem installing an application, can't find a setting, then post in here. | ||
| Internet, Networking and Security | If you are having Internet related problems, network troubles or have a security related question, take a look in here. | ||
| Internet Help | Having trouble with accessing a website, can't configure that web browser, then post in here. | ||
| Networking Board | Need advice for a new network, having trouble setting up your router, then post in here. | ||
| Security Chat | Lets talk about security issues here. | ||
| Miscellaneous Support! | |||
| Essential Guides | A catalogue of step by step instructions on various subjects. Submitted by the members, for the members. This forum is also home to 'Essential Guides' created by Powerless. | ||
| Essential Reviews | |||
| Essential Software | Come across some great software? Then tell us about it... | ||
| Essential Updates | Keep up-to-date with new software releases in the computer world. | ||
| The Game Zone | If you're looking for fun and games, take a look in this board and see what you can find! | ||
| Programming, Debugging, Scripting... | C#, C++, PHP, VB, etc. | ||
| Websites, Design and Code | Need a helping hand with that HTML? Don't know what the difference is bewteen HTML and XHTML? Still trying to figure out what CSS is all about....then pop in and we'll see what we can do! | ||
| Home Cinema, Television, Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview, Freesat | Don't know your DLP's from your Plasmas? Wondering what a LCD TV is? Are you wanting a 5.1 surround sound setup in your living room? Lets's see what we can do... | ||
| Windows Forum Related | |||
| Debates and Poll Station | Something on your mind? Then debate it, or create a poll and let the voters vote." | ||
| The Lounge | |||
| GENERAL CHAT | Miscellaneous Chat and Discussions not computer related: e.g. General News, Political Chatter, Sport, Motoring etc. | ||
| Joke Board | |||
| Food and Drink | |||
| Music | Your favourite music... | Music Forums | |
| Hobbies & Pastimes | What interests you in your spare time? | ||
| Windows 10 Community | Windows 10 News | The latest Windows 10 news, rumors and gossip. | |
| Tutorials, Tips and Tricks | Windows 10 tutorials, tips and guides. | ||
| The Lounge.... | Chat about anything and get to know other in the community. No need to keep it technical, but, please keep it clean and respectful. | ||
| Deals | Deals Forums | ||
| General Windows 10 Support | General Windows 10 Q&A And Discussion | ||
| Install, Upgrade and Config | Discussion and Q&A for Windows 10 Installs, upgrade and configuration | ||
| Performance and Tuning | Windows 10 optimization, maintenance and tuning discussion. | ||
| Network & Sharing | Windows 10 Network, Sharing and Homegroup discussions. | ||
| Software and Apps | General application and software support and discussion. | ||
| Microsoft OneDrive | |||
| Drivers and Hardware | |||
| Gaming | |||
| Webmaster World | Microsoft Windows OS | ||
| A Guitar and Gear Support Forum | Windows Operating System | ||
| Think Broadband Forum | Windows Issues | ||
| TechSpot Forums | Windows | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Everywhere | |
| AnandTech Forums | Windows | We all use software, and most of us use Windows. Here's the place to chat about or get some help with apps designed for the most pervasive desktop OS around. | |
| Hardware Zone | Windows OS | Join in and discuss all things to do with Microsoft's operating system. | |
| Tech Guy | Windows Server | Errors, installations, etc. General networking questions belong in the Networking forum. | |
| Tech Republic | Windows | Our friendly community of IT experts are full of knowledge for any of your Windows questions, from PCs and tablets to Windows Phones, Xbox and across all | |
| Tech Support Forum | Windows Servers | Support for all versions of Windows Server (NT/2000/2000 Pro/2003,2008 and 2012) | |
| Edugeek | Windows | Windows - The Windows forum sponsored by For all of your Windows XP and below problems. | |
| Tux Forums | Windows | ||
| What The Tech | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windowsâ¢: Discussion and support for all versions of Windows. | |
| Toms Hardware | Windows Legacy | ||
| Access Programmers Forums | Windows | Forum for discussion of all versions of Windows. |
