Questions tagged [operating-systems]
The software layer between your hardware and application programs. It manages program scheduling, memory allocation, interrupt handling, disk input/output, graphic acceleration, hosting device drivers and various other resources.
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How can I Find Computers in the domain with dual boot operating systems?
I am facing a problem with some users in the domain that they installed a second operating system on their computers to overcome the policies in the operating system that joined the domain.. So how ...
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Converting OS opcodes
I cannot boot Windows 3.1 (by the way, I don't actually mean to boot Windows 3.1, it is just as an example, so don't tailor your response for specifically how to boot windows 3.1) directly on my ...
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Forced enterprise enrollment [duplicate]
Recently picked up an Acer Chromebook 14. Have tried to unsuccessfully wipe it using the esc arrow power trick, but it always instantly re-enrolls me into enterprise enrollment. Dev mode is blocked by ...
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write() syscall on LUKS partitions
To my understanding, when the write() syscall is called, it writes the data to the OS buffer then returns. My question, in LUKS partition context, are:
Does write() encrypt data then write to OS ...
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Why do most Linux distros rely on `sudo` instead of using capabilties?
Sorry if this isn't the right QA forum. I couldn't think of where else to post this question.
The Linux kernel has supported capability-based security for quite some time but I don't see many ...
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Is it possible to use a cloned operating system through an external disk connected by USB?
I'm trying to clone a laptop's disk using an external hard drive in order to then use it on a different computer. The problem is that while the external HDD has enough space (1TB), the other computer ...
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If I, using a win10 ISO file, reset my OS. Would it delete my files?
My dad's pc is acting slow, it's a windows 10. If I reset it's OS with an windows 10 ISO file, would it also reset it's apps and files and stuff on it's computer, or would it only reset the OS. And ...
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Virtual Box and ExpressVPN
I have been trying to solve this issue for 3 weeks now, is there a way I can use ExpressVPN network only to access a Virtual Machine?
And if that connection failed for some reason it will not switch ...
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unable to install tree with brew in macBook bro M2
I am trying to install tree command on my MacBook pro M2 machine but seems like brew is not working
brew install tree
Error: Cannot install in Homebrew on ARM processor in Intel default prefix (/usr/...
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Hide Notification badge counter
Windows 11 Taskbar:
I want hide 0 badge on taskbar. My Windows 11 version: 22H2 22621.2134
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Emulating an Operating System inside web browser
Is it possible to natively emulate an x64 operating system inside a web browser?
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Cannot reboot after failing to install kubuntu
I was trying to install Kubuntu on my laptop (I am using Acer laptop). After booting to the USB contains the setup of Kubuntu, I decided to try Ubuntu first. When finished trying, I pressed restart in ...
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No operating system found specifically on reboot
I've got a HP elitebook 8460p with linux installed on it. When I choose to reboot the system, at the time it starts it throws the 'no OS found' error. However if I shut it down and start it manually ...
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Why are some DLL not present in KnownDLLs not loaded from current application directory
From what I know, DLL are loaded in this order (simplified) :
Is present in memory ?
KnownDLLs
Curent Application Dir
System32 directory
Etc (not in the question scope)
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How much types of User account in Kali Linux? [closed]
types of Users in Kali Linux and their function. How to login with kali Linux os system. tell me its command lines.
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Could I format my C: Drive by mistake?
Could you accidentally reformat a C: drive using file explorer? Would it be remotely possible?
I'm just wondering if this can happen - is it possible to accidentally click the format button on "...
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Huge slow down on rust programms calls on server with users shared across multiple servers
Rust programms (like ripgrep, fd, rustc, cargo) are stalling before the actual code runs.
Running strace <program> shows that the system blocks on a openat on /home,
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statx(AT_FDCWD, "/...
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why most applications are precompiled?
It confused me since I began to build a PC. Games and applications are given as binary executable files, but how can I fully utilize my CPU's advanced instruction sets. There must be difference ...
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Prevent disk read/write access between 2 operating systems
I would like to isolate disks between 2 operating systems. I hope im posting on the correct stackexchange :)
Setup:
1x 2.5 SATA drive with work OS - im not in control of the settings in
this OS
1x 2....
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The install of Temp\utt6E80.tmp failed. (Signer certificate mismatch)?
I get the same pop-up message. A random dialogue box opens without trying to open a program.
Error message:
The install of Temp\utt6E80.tmp failed. (Signer certificate mismatch)
Windows ...
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How can I make an UEFI USB tools stick?
In the past I had an BIOS (MBR) USB tool stick with a few ISO tools on it, which could be used as an emergency tool stick.
But how can I make such a USB stick with more ISOs on it for UEFI (GPT)? I do ...
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SSD transfer to another computer
I have an SSD disk that includes Windows 10 OS, installed programs and personal files which seems to work fine that I wish to transfer to another physical machine.
Note that I could easily physically ...
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Windows on a SSD recognized on one computer but not on another
A friend of mine asked me to install Windows on his new SSD. I use a dual boot system, with Ubuntu and Windows 10. I made a bootable flash USB of W10 so I could install it on his SSD, connected to my ...
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How does dependency uninstalls occur while uninstalling a software in OS?
I installed mono and using homebrew and its dependencies is installed with it as a prerequisite. After uninstalling the mono again I realized it does not uninstall dependencies it installed initially ...
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Can't login to Ubuntu in virtual machine
When I updated the system, and then I restarted the machine, I don't know why it's showing this picture:
Can someone solve this problem?
I tried to restart the machine again and again, but its still ...
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How to get Microsoft Trial VM Windows 11 to launch on VM Workstation
How to get Microsoft Trial Windows 11 VM to launch on VM Workstation
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rhel + disk util is very high , what is the impact for long term
we have backup server with rhel version 7.2
server is VM machine , and OS disk is VMDK disk
disk used space is around - 50% , and from smartctl we not see problem
as we can see from follwing details
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Only one Synchronous command is not working in Unattend xml
I am trying to automate OS installation by creating an answer file. I have included all the settings related to our organization. Only the domain join is not happening via command line in Firstlogon ...
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My internal hard drive only appears in the windows operating system
Does anyone have an idea why my disk only appears in windows.
I have tried to install kali linux, wifislax, chrome flux and many other systems, but the problem is that the internal disk of the device ...
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How to install stripped-down Windows on Chromebook
I'm using Asus CX1400CN Chromebook. My idea is to use Tiny11 or Tiny10 on a Chromebook without removing ChromeOS. Is this possible?
The problem with Windows 10 or 11 is that they require UEFI, whereas ...
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How Paging Works in Memory Management?
I was reading the 8th chapter of 'Operating System and Concept - Galvin', and after reading about paging, here are my thoughts:
CPU generates Logical address that's contain the Page number and Page ...
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Can I directly use a Windows 10 SSD disk from a desktop in a laptop? [duplicate]
I have a 2.5" SSD disk on my old desktop. Windows 10 is installed on it. I also have a newer laptop with an HDD disk. I am thinking to unplug the SSD disk from the desktop and plug it into the ...
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What would the best practice be for installing any OS onto an external drive that could boot and run or install for use on a Lenovo Thinkcentre m82?
I first got the desktop from the scrap bin at my old job, it had no ram or internal hard drive. Just got the ram sticks in mail and now it goes to the recovery menu. I have a win 10 and a win8.1 ...
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How do I completely reset a laptop, changing the main drive in the process?
I have a used laptop, and I wanting to do a factory reset, but also change the main drive.
The main drive right now is C:, with 256GB, and the one I want to switch to is D: with 1TB.
How do I reset ...
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Is it possible successfully to downgrade HP Pavilion 14-dv2003nl from Windows 11 to Windows 10?
I am buying the notebook HP Pavilion 14-dv2003nl who's operating system is Windows 11 Home. I work with STM32CubeIde and it doesn't support Windows 11,therefore I must downgrade this laptop to Windows ...
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Once VirtualBOX DHCP is running windows is running smoother
My problem is that once I run virtualbox DHCP exe file, windows is running smoother. I have windows 11.
I noticed that when I try to open file explorer and use the mouse drag to select files and ...
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Does OS file stored in harddisk / SSD is machine code?
I curious how os work and I have a question. OS file in harddisk when it loaded to RAM , that file is machine code right ? it will can execute without compiler or assembler ?
(This is why I asked this ...
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Boot from Storage Spaces Virtual Disk
I have azure VM with windows 2022 data-center. I am trying to boot from storage space virtual disk which as 2 disks in storage pools
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Which program runs first? Is it Boot Loader or Boot Manager?
I have read many articles regarding Boot Loader and Boot Manager over the internet. From that knowledge, what I conclude is:
Boot Manager is a program which basically decides what operating system is ...
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how do I issue Stop + A command via a putty telnet session for a solaris unix sparcstation (Solaris OS version 4.0)
I am struggling to issue a Stop + A command sequence on a Solaris Sun OS Sparcstation remotely. The ultimate goal is to be able to reboot the host machine without using shutdown or reboot commands. ...
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can I reprot my own fake name of OS I am using with Mozilla FireFox?
My bank with IB stops supporting Windows 8.
I'm using it along with Mozilla FF.
How can I send my own version of OS (say Windows 10) so that I can continue using Internet Banking ?
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Configuration of one SSD for multiple OS (Windows 11, ArchLinux) and another for data
I know in the era of SSDs the speed benefits of having a separate OS drive aren't there. But I've also heard that having a separate drive for OS files makes reinstallations much easier. I don't have ...
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Is it possible to re-install a particular OS out of multi-boot operating systems?
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I am having 1 Tb hard disk and 1 Tb SSD.Having 4 operating systems installed (multi-boot) on them ( 2 Ubuntu and 2 Windows ). Out of 2 Ubuntu, one is on hard disk and one is on the SSD. ...
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How do I read/write to this storage media?
I am using a card reader to connect the USB storage media, and I am sure that it works and has data on it. The media came with a retro-gaming device, it has old MAME games, etc. on it.
But Mac tells ...
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Why Would Windows 10 Task Manager's Details Show Some Processes' Operating System Context As An Older Version?
I have a Windows 10 Machine, but as I was looking at the Task Manager's Details tab, I saw the corresponding "Operating System Context" entry of some processes show an older OS version. The ...
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PC games lag, but nothing else does
Recently about 2 weeks ago my PC shut down and refused to come back on due to a system32 config error. I fixed this by reinstalling the operating system through a flash drive. I got a good connection ...
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What causes those ACPI errors in Linux (and how to fix them)?
I installed Linux Mint 21 on my HP laptop. I got some errors I don't know how to solve. The first 2 days after installation, I had the following errors:
This is the error I was getting after I boot ...
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Why does a computer slow down when left running for a long time without restarting?
I am currently using Windows and see that I need to reboot my PC time to time, without which it feels slow. That is if I keep running it for 4 - 8 hours without restarting, it'll start to slow down ...
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Does CrOS have an equivalent to Window's Task Manager/Process Explorer, in the context of hung system remediation?
So in Windows, when the system starts to hang and say, .e.g., folders are stuck in unresponsive state. We can invoke Task Manager/Process Explorer directly via shortcut input Alt+Ctrl+Del, kill ...
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Change tty/pts ssh session between Unix client & server
Hello everybody i ask if is possible switch between /dev/pts/1 and dev/tty/1.
I work in env where the connection is bad.
If loss ssh connection i need to restore ssh's session in the same state that ...
