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To the keeper of the site.....

No, thats only in various forums... not every forum.

Usually meant for forums where it's a requirement to know the OS before you can help the poster.

Why isn't that in the Microsoft help forum?

reply to Bubba
I think that's where Bubba's going with this.., an add on to the Microsoft Forum "New topic" post window.

I like it.:)

EDIT>> *SIGN*

And make it so your post will not show unless you choose one.
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reply to Bubba
Would you like to venture a discussion now?

Nice idea...
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said by imp$:

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Why isn't that in the Microsoft help forum?

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reply to Bubba
I would defnititely sign on to this!!

I post a lot in the MS forum and often times the poster doesn't mention the OS which makes it nearly impossible to recommend an accurate solution (unless you just assume) since there are all sorts of variations between the versions.

*sign*
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I think it would be a good idea.

Could be used not only in the MS forum but also the OC Forum, Hardware Forum and a few more forums where the knowledge of what OS the person is using can help in solving their problem.
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said by FastEddie:

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Could be used not only in the MS forum but also the OC Forum, Hardware Forum

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said by Bubba:

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1)Most important one....can it be done ?

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said by Bubba:

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2)Would the \programmers\coders even HAVE the time to accomplish something similar.

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said by Bubba:

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3)Almost as important as first....does the Host\Hosts of particular Forum deem it beneficial.

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said by Bubba:

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4)Last but not least....do the regular posters\helpers of particular Forum deem it necessary.

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Would it improve the forum? Hard to say....there are so many people that regularly participate in MS Help and who seem to read all of the questions posed, the only benefit this change would bring is it would tell anyone browsing EXACTLY what OS the question may pertain to. However, the MS Help forum also covers IE, OE, Word, Excel, Access, Exchange, etc., etc., and it may not be feasible to add the coding necessary to cover the gamut of possibilities.

The forum guidelines state:•Make the subject title indicative of the problem, including the OS you are using.
•If it is an MS product other than an Operating System, list the Product Name and Version.

FWIW, people who have not posted a new topic to the Microsoft Help forum for two weeks or more get a reminder to read the Forum Guidelines and site Terms of Service before they post.

I suspect many don't.

We've also added in the Forum header (in nice RED letters): Please include OS in the Subject Title!

Again, many don't.

It may be coincidental, but I actually edited the title on two posts today to make it more indicative of the subject\question. I didn't do it to be a PITA...I did it because (1) it will alert others as to the particular OS problem and (2) it will make for a better search in the future. I don't normally go out of my way to do this.

Why don't I (or any of the other co-hosts) be more strict on this? Quite honestly, in the grand scheme of things it really isn't that important. As I mentioned earlier, I have the honor and privilege of hosting two forums that include a lot of very knowledgeable people who can get around the limitations of those who can't follow simple instructions and still provide clear and accurate assistance to get the problem resolved.

I do, however, *sign* on to this. If implemented, it would IMO improve the forum even more.
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said by MSeng:

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However, the MS Help forum also covers IE, OE, Word, Excel, Access, Exchange, etc., etc., and it may not be feasible to add the coding necessary to cover the gamut of possibilities.

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I am a "me too" person on this topic.

reply to Bubba
*Sign.

I can't count the times someone has posted a question in the MS forum and someone responds back assuming the person has one version of Windows when in actuality, they have another.
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reply to Bubba
*sign*

reply to Bubba
Bubba, I'm giving you a thumbs up for that suggestion. A while ago, I made a suggestion to MSeng via PM that this: Please include OS in the Subject Title! be included at the top of MSFT Forum. If the poster is asking for help and does not post their OS, usually I go into their profile to see what OS they have (or have to ask them).

You have an excellent idea. Although not perfect and it does has it flaws as others have mentioned, I think it would work. Right now there is a anonymous poster in the forum asking for help and it's taken quite a few posts to find his OS.

reply to Bubba
*Sign*

I would love to see this in a lot of the forums.
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reply to Bubba
*sign also*

This feature would benefit both the 'poster' and the 'postee'.

reply to Bubba
Didn't think about this earlier, but what about those "dual booters" out here, like myself?

It's not unusual to face issues with both software/Microsoft products that pertain to more than one operating system...of course, a work-around would be to choose whichever OS you are currently running in the radio box and mention the other in the post...

Just thinking this is something that should be considered in the process.

reply to Bubba
*sign*

great feature, would be a nice enhancement