Posts completely unrelated to Windows 10 will be removed. Just because something is compatible with Windows, doesn't mean this is the subreddit for it.
Derailing conversations and threads is not allowed.
While conversations regarding Linux are permitted, low effort comments like "Just switch to Linux" are not.
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Flair posts correctly
We are not extremely strict with what flair you pick, but if it's very wrong we will change it. If we select another flair, don't put the original one back.
Not sure what flair to use? Read this list to help you decide.
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Do not distribute malicious programs
Blogspam, URL shorteners, mobile links, and referral and affiliate links are not allowed. This includes "AMP" links. Post the full desktop link for articles and news.
Microsoft's short URLs like "aka.ms" are permitted.
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Do not post Blogspam links or URL shorteners
Blogspam, URL shorteners, mobile links, and referral and affiliate links are not allowed. Post the full desktop link for articles and news.
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Be civil and do not troll others
Personal attacks, bigotry, fighting words, inappropriate behavior and comments that insult or demean a specific user or group of users are not allowed.
Posts or comments containing or seeking any identifying personal information are also prohibited.
Do not engage in blatant trolling or flaming.
We allow for discussions involving Linux, however low effort "Just switch to Linux" comments are prohibited. Also telling people to "Just Google it" is typically not helpful.
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Do not advertise a 3rd party software without permission
(We currently are not accepting applicants) If you want to promote an app or website, you must send us a modmail to request permission. Include as much relevant information as you can in both the modmail and the post. Those who have earned permission will have a unique flair with a green check-mark icon. ✅
This is not a marketplace subreddit, selling anything is prohibited. Please contact the moderators before doing any kind of giveaway.
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Do not promote pirated content or grey market keys
Do not post pirated content or promote it in any way. This includes gaining unauthorized access to paid updates and features.
Encouraging or hinting at the use of sellers of grey market keys is not allowed.
Windows LTSC discussions are permitted; but promoting Windows LTSC to home users or escalating the discussion to piracy is not allowed.
Do not request help or assist with gaining access to computers or accounts including bypassing passwords, parental controls, and similar restrictions.
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Titles must be relevant to the post
Irrelevant, sensationalized, clickbait or vague titles that have the pure intent of misleading or dramatizing a topic are not allowed. Vague/undescriptive titles like "help me" or "check this out this cool thing" are not permitted, users must know what the topic of the post is about based on the title.
The relevancy of submissions' titles will be judged at the moderator's discretion.
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Do not submit reposts, low-effort posts or rants
Reposts and commonly posted topics are not allowed.
All posts and answers that can easily be found by searching this subreddit or by using a search engine will be removed at the moderators' discretion.
Although we encourage healthy discussions, rants and low-effort posts that do not contribute positively to the subreddit are not allowed.
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No tech support posts.
This subreddit does not permit tech support posts. This includes troubleshooting, error messages, crashes, update problems and software failing to install, blue screens of death (BSOD), black screens, freezing, and help with fixing other issues.
Please use r/WindowsHelp to get assistance with your computer.
If you disregard this warning and your post is indeed a tech support request, you risk being banned from this subreddit and r/WindowsHelp.
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Do not attempt to move conversations off platform or to private messages
Do not attempt to move conversations to private messages or to a different platform including Discord, WhatsApp, Telegram, and so on. This is a common tactic of scammers and malicious actors. Public comments can be reviewed by other members of the community to ensure the accuracy and safety for all of those involved.
If you were privately solicited help, do not respond to the message. Please report it to the moderators.
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