| Subject | German | English |
| comp., MS | Aktivierung von Windows | Windows activation (The process of activating Windows) |
| comp., MS | App für Windows 8 | app for Windows 8 (An app that targets Windows 8. It could be a Windows Store app or a desktop app) |
| comp., MS | AppFabric 1.1 für Windows Server | AppFabric 1.1 for Windows Server (The 1.1 version of Windows Server AppFabric which contains: read-through and write-behind provider support, graceful shutdown, domain account support, new ASP.NET session state and output caching providers, compression, and multiple cache client application configuration sections) |
| comp., MS | auf Ereignisablaufverfolgung für Windows ETW basierende Ereignissenke | Event Tracing for Windows ETW-based log sink (A means of capturing trace events on the cache client or cache host with the Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) framework inside Windows) |
| comp., MS | Automatisches Windows-Feedback | Windows Automatic Feedback (A generic dialog for enabling both CEIP and WER on multiple machines simultaneously using Server Manager) |
| comp., MS | Brilliantschwarz für Windows Media Player | Brilliant Black for Windows Media Player (A Windows Media Player skin created specifically for touch-screen computers) |
| gen. | Broken-Windows-Ansatz | broken windows theory |
| comp., MS | C++-Vorlagenbibliothek für Windows-Runtime | Windows Runtime C++ Template Library (A library that provides infrastructure for the Windows Runtime; it can also be used to create a language projection to build Windows Runtime components in C++ and for app building) |
| gen. | Diese Software läuft nicht unter Windows | This software doesn't run on windows |
| comp., MS | Downloadpaket für die Windows-Bibliothek für JavaScript | download package for Windows Library for JavaScript (The set of tools and APIs for JavaScript developers that is delivered in Visual Studio and downloadable from the web) |
| comp., MS | Entwicklung von Windows Store-Apps | Windows Store app development (The process of developing Windows Store apps) |
| comp., MS | Ereignisablaufverfolgung für Windows | Event Trace for Windows (A general-purpose, high-speed tracing feature of Windows) |
| comp., MS | Erweiterte Windows-Metadatei | Enhanced Windows Metafile (An enhanced 32-bit vector graphics format for Windows-compatible computers used mostly as a clip art format in word-processing documents) |
| comp., MS | Gesendet von meinem Windows Phone | Sent from my Windows Phone (A tagline or signature added to all email that's sent from a Windows Phone) |
| comp., MS | Infrastruktur-APIs für Windows-Runtime | Infrastructure APIs for the Windows Runtime (A set of C++ APIs that are used by the Windows Runtime to gain access to operating system functionality. They are primarily designed for the infrastructure of the Windows Runtime, but they could be used in advanced C++ Windows Store app development) |
| comp., MS | integrierte Sicherheit von Windows NT | Windows NT Integrated Security (A security mode that leverages the Windows NT authentication process) |
| comp., MS | integrierte Windows-Authentifizierung | Integrated Windows authentication (A configuration setting that enables negotiation of authentication protocols in Internet Information Services (IIS)) |
| comp., MS | interne Windows-Datenbank | Windows Internal Database (A relational data store that's included in Windows and is used by several Windows Services) |
| comp., MS | Jemand bei Windows Live | Someone on Windows Live (The display name UI label used when there isn't a display name value available, as when data can't be retrieved or someone hasn't completely filled out their profile) |
| comp., MS | Keep-Alive-Erkennung des Windows-Pushbenachrichtungsdiensts | Windows Push Notifications Keep Alive Detector (Windows Push Notifications (WNS) component that analyses network conditions and determines an optimal ping interval to keep the connection alive) |
| comp., MS | Kompatibel mit Windows 7 | Compatible with Windows 7 (The logo indicating software or hardware compatibility with Windows 7) |
| comp., MS | Komponent für Windows-Runtime | Windows Runtime component (A reusable software component that can be used in multiple applications, regardless of the programming languages in which the applications are written) |
| comp., MS | Mein Windows Phone | My Windows Phone (A free online service that's accessible through www.windowsphone.com. The main feature of this service is that users can find a lost phone) |
| comp., MS | Microsoft Touch Pack für Windows XP Tablet PC Edition | Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows XP Tablet PC Edition (A collection of programs and accessories that are designed to enhance the touch experience on a Tablet PC with a touch-sensitive screen) |
| comp., MS | Microsoft® Windows®-Benutzeroberflächenautomatisierung | Microsoft Windows User Interface UI Automation (The accessibility model for Microsoft Windows that programmatically gathers information about an application's User Interface (UI) elements and exposes it to assistive technology products and automated test scripts) |
| comp., MS | Microsoft Windows-Betriebssystem | Microsoft Windows operating system (A proprietary software operating system with a graphical user interface (GUI)) |
| comp., MS | Microsoft Windows-Ressourcenauslastung-Konfliktlöser | Microsoft Windows Resource Exhaustion Resolver (A tool in Windows that resolves problems with low resources) |
| comp., MS | Microsoft Windows-Software-Explorer | Microsoft Windows Software Explorer (A tool in Windows Defender that can be to used change how a program runs on the computer if the program is causing a problem) |
| comp., MS | Microsoft Windows-Treiberbibliothek | Microsoft Windows Driver Library (A collection of hardware device drivers for a Microsoft Windows operating system that were not included in the original Windows package) |
| comp., MS | mit C++ oder C erstellte Windows Store-App für Windows | Windows Store app built for Windows using C++ or (A Windows Store app written in C++ or C that uses standard Windows UI controls, has access to the Windows Runtime APIs, and can participate in the extensibility offered to Windows Store apps) |
| comp., MS | mit JavaScript erstellte Windows Store-App für Windows | Windows Store app built for Windows using JavaScript (A Windows Store app that uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, can use the standard Windows UI controls, has access to the Windows Runtime APIs, and can leverage the extensibility offered to Windows Store apps. These apps use CSS for their visual styling with Windows UI controls to create a native look and feel) |
| comp., MS | Mobiler Zugriff für Windows SharePoint Services | Mobile Access for Windows SharePoint Services (A feature that enables mobile devices, such as cellular phones, to access some SharePoint services) |
| comp., MS | .NET-APIs für Windows Store-Apps | .NET APIs for Windows Store apps (The subset of .NET APIs that can be used to develop Windows Store apps) |
| comp., MS | neue Windows-Benutzeroberfläche | new Windows UI (The new way of interacting with Windows introduced in Windows 8) |
| comp., MS | neue Windows-Benutzeroberfläche | new Windows user interface (The new way of interacting with Windows introduced in Windows 8) |
| comp., MS | neue Windows-Benutzeroberfläche | new Windows experience (The new way of interacting with Windows introduced in Windows 8) |
| comp., MS | Plattform für Windows-Sensoren und -Position | Windows Sensor and Location platform (A Windows platform that provides a standard way for device manufacturers to expose sensor devices to software developers and consumers, while providing developers with a standardized application programming interface (API) for working with sensors and sensor data. Examples of sensors include ambient light sensors, location sensors, motion detection sensors, etc) |
| comp., MS | Powered by Windows Live | powered by Windows Live (Pertaining to a process, tool, etc. that is enabled by Windows Live) |
| comp., MS | Ratgeber zur Windows XP-Gültigkeitsprüfung | Windows XP Validation Advisor (A program that determines whether the Windows product key installed on a computer matches the original Windows product key that was purchased and provides customized recommendations for resolution when an installation of Windows has failed validation) |
| comp., MS | Referenz zu Windows Store-Apps | Windows Store app reference (The section, or Table of Contents node, of Windows Developer docs that contains all of the reference docs for Windows Store app development) |
| comp., MS | Serverinstanz von Windows Azure | Windows Azure compute instance (The computing operation or execution of logic within Windows Azure Platform in response to function call from an application) |
| comp., MS | tokenbasierte Windows NT-Anwendung | Windows NT token-based application (A Windows application that relies on a Windows NT token to perform authorization of users) |
| comp., MS | verpackte Windows Media-Datei | packaged Windows Media file (A Windows Media file encrypted with a key, which consumers cannot play unless they have a key provided by a license. A packaged Windows Media file is produced by and protected through the implementation of digital rights management using the Windows Media Rights Manager Software Development Kit(SDK) or a program based on the Microsoft Windows Media Format SDK) |
| comp., MS | Verwaltung digitaler Rechte für Windows Media | Windows Media Digital Rights Management (Windows Media digital rights management platform and associated technologies) |
| comp., MS | Verwaltungsportal für Windows Azure SQL-Datenbank | Management Portal for Windows Azure SQL Database (A web-based, lightweight database management tool for SQL Azure databases that supports database development tasks, schema modification, Transact-SQL, and extract/deploy operations with data-tier applications) |
| health., nat.sc. | Window-Phänomen | window phase |
| health., nat.sc. | Window-Phänomen | window phenomenon |
| health., nat.sc. | Window-Phänomen | window period |
| comp., MS | Window-Prozedur | window procedure (A function, called by the operating system, that controls the appearance and behavior of its associated windows. The procedure receives and processes all messages to these windows) |
| commun. | Windows 95 | Windows 95 (Microsoft 32-bit operating system, PC) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Agent für die Installation aller Benutzer | Windows All-User Install Agent (An agent that installs Windows Store apps for all users on a machine) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Aktivierungsclient | Windows Activation Client (The application that helps the user to activate a Windows product with Microsoft) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Aktivierungstechnologie | Windows Activation Technologies (A set of antipiracy features for activation and validation in Windows Vista and Windows 7) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Anwendung | Windows application (A software application designed for use with the Microsoft Windows environment) |
| comp., MS | Windows-API | Windows API (The functions, messages, data structures, data types, and statements you can use in creating applications that run under Microsoft Windows 95 or later, including procedure declarations, user-defined type definitions, and constant declarations) |
| comp., MS | Windows-API für tragbare Geräte | Windows Portable Device API (An API that provides access to digital still cameras, media players, and multi-function cellular phones that implement Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)) |
| comp., MS | Windows 8-App | Windows 8 app (An app that targets Windows 8. It could be a Windows Store app or a desktop app) |
| comp., MS | Windows-App | Windows app (Any application or program that's developed for the Windows platform, including Windows Store apps and desktop apps) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Audiorekorder | Windows Sound Recorder (The app that facilitates recording voice from a microphone, as well as saving, editing, playing and sharing recorded audio clips) |
| comp., MS | Windows auf Originaleinstellung zurücksetzen | reset Windows (To reset the Windows operating system so that all user customizations are removed) |
| comp., MS | Windows auffrischen | refresh Windows (To reset the Windows operating system using a method that restores PC settings to defaults but retains a user's files and personalization touches) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Active Directory-Modul für Windows PowerShell | Windows Azure Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell (A group of cmdlets used to administer Windows Azure Active Directory. You can use these cmdlets to manage users, groups, domains, cloud service subscriptions, licenses, directory sync, single sign-on, and more) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Active Directory-Synchronisierungstool | Windows Azure Active Directory Sync Tool (The application that provides one-way synchronization from a company's local Active Directory service to Windows Azure Active Directory) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure AD-Modul für Windows PowerShell | Windows Azure AD Module for Windows PowerShell (A group of cmdlets used to administer Windows Azure Active Directory. You can use these cmdlets to manage users, groups, domains, cloud service subscriptions, licenses, directory sync, single sign-on, and more) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Multi-Factor Authentication-Benutzerportal | Windows Azure Multi-Factor Authentication User Portal (Allows users to complete the Multi-Factor Authentication enrollment process and manage their settings, such as phone number and PIN, through a simple web interface) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Multi-Factor Authentication-Dienst | Windows Azure Multi-Factor Authentication Service (A service that places an automated phone call, sends a text message, or pushes a notification to the Multi-Factor Authentication app on the user's mobile device and processes the result) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Multi-Factor Authentication-Server | Windows Azure Multi-Factor Authentication Server (A software application that an administrator can use to configure Multi-Factor Authentication functionality) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Multi-Factor Authentication-Verwaltungsportal | Windows Azure Multi-Factor Authentication Management Portal (Used by administrators to manage company-wide Multi-Factor Authentication settings and view centralized usage reports) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Platform - Einführungsangebot | Windows Azure Platform Introductory Special (A Windows Azure Platform limited package rate that is tailored to development hobbyist and small developer audience) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Platform - Einführungsangebot für Partner | Windows Azure Platform Introductory Special for Partners (A Windows Azure Platform limited package rate, tailored to development hobbyist and small developer audience, which is available through authenticated Microsoft Partner Network distribution channels) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Platform - Nutzungstarif | Windows Azure Platform Consumption (A Windows Azure Platform package rate that is calculated on the actual amount of services used) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Platform - Nutzungstarif für Partner | Windows Azure Platform Consumption for Partners (A Windows Azure Platform package rate available via authenticated Microsoft Partner Network distribution channels, calculated on the actual amount of services used) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Platform - Startpaket | Windows Azure Platform Development Accelerator Extended An extended Windows Azure Platform package with a single rate plus an overage charge based on the amount of services provided (Erweitert) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Platform - Startpaket | Windows Azure Platform Development Accelerator Core A Windows Azure Platform package with a single rate plus an overage charge based on the amount of services provided (Basis) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Platform - Startpaket Erweitert für Partner | Windows Azure Platform Development Accelerator Extended for Partners (An extended Windows Azure Platform package with a single rate plus an overage charge based on the amount of services provided, available via authenticated Microsoft Partner Network distribution channels) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Platform - Startpaket Basis für Partner | Windows Azure Platform Development Accelerator Core for Partners (A Windows Azure Platform package with a single rate plus an overage charge based on the amount of services provided, available via authenticated Microsoft Partner Network distribution channels) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure Platform-Cloud Essentials für Partner | Windows Azure platform Cloud Essentials for Partners (An offer for members of the Microsoft Partner Network who have the Microsoft Cloud Essentials Pack. The subscription includes a base level of monthly computing hours, storage, data transfers, a SQL Azure database, Access Control transactions, and Service Bus connections at no charge) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure SQL-Datenbank | Windows Azure SQL Database (The Microsoft-hosted database and web services that enable relational queries, search, and data synchronization with mobile users, remote offices, and business partners, which can store and retrieve structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure SQL-Datenbank-Bereitstellungsprozess | Windows Azure SQL Database provisioning process (A way of preparing and configuring the hardware and software required to maintain your data at a Microsoft data center. The SQL Azure provisioning model describes the logical hierarchy of your Windows Azure platform account, SQL Azure servers, and databases; by using this process, you can rapidly provision your data storage) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure SQL-Datenbankmigrations-Assistent | Windows Azure SQL Database Migration Wizard (A wizard that helps you select your SQL objects, create SQL scripts suitable for SQL Azure, migrate data between on-premises SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2005 and SQL Azure servers, as well as between two or more SQL Azure databases in the same or different data centers. The SQL Azure Migration Wizard is community-built, and is not supported) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure SQL-Datenbankserver | Windows Azure SQL Database server (A logical group of databases that acts as an authorization boundary and central administrative point for multiple databases. Each server includes logins similar to those in instances of SQL Server on your premises) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure SQL-Datenbank-Startpaket | Windows Azure SQL Database Development Accelerator (An offer from Office 365 that provides SQL Azure database services at a discounted monthly price for a one-year term) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-Diagnose | Windows Azure Diagnostics (The capability within Cloud Services that enables diagnostic data collection on a deployed application) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-EAI | Windows Azure EAI (One of the integration services in Windows Azure that enables connections between different systems using multiple and varied message formats) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-Emulationsumgebung | Windows Azure emulation environment (The Windows Azure compute and storage emulators that are installed as part of the Windows Azure SDK) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-Fabric | Windows Azure fabric (The network of interconnected nodes consisting of servers, high-speed connections, switches, and load balancers that collectively makes up the physical underpinnings of the Windows Azure platform. Conceptually, the repetitive pattern of nodes and connections suggests a woven or fabric-like nature) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-Laufwerk | Windows Azure drive (A NTFS volume that is mounted on a server's file system in Windows Azure and that is accessible to code running in a role) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-Mobile Dienste | Windows Azure Mobile Services (The Windows Azure component that enables developers to add a cloud-based backend service to an app) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-Netzwerke | Windows Azure Networks (The networking service in Windows Azure that lets customers create and manage virtual private networks in Windows Azure and securely link them to other virtual networks or to their own on-premises networking infrastructure) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-Projekt | Windows Azure project (In Visual Studio, the solution being developed) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-Verwaltungsportal | Windows Azure Management Portal (The secure Web portal for managing Windows Azure hosted applications and services) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-Virtuelle Computer | Windows Azure Virtual Machines (The Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offer in Windows Azure that allows customers to deploy persistent virtual machines with nearly any server workload they want) |
| comp., MS | Windows Azure-Websites | Windows Azure Web Sites (The Windows Azure hosting offer that is streamlined for fast and easy website deployments either running custom application code or popular open source web apps) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Benutzerkonto | Windows user account (All the information that defines a user to the operating system, including the user name and any required password, membership in groups, and the rights and permissions that are associated with the user) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Benutzername | Windows user name (A unique name that identifies a user account to Windows. An account's user name must be unique among the other group names and user names within its own domain or workgroup) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Bereitstellungsdienste | Windows DS (Software services that allow an administrator to set up new client computers remotely, without having to visit each client. The target clients must support remote booting) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Bereitstellungsdienste | Windows Deployment Services (Software services that allow an administrator to set up new client computers remotely, without having to visit each client. The target clients must support remote booting) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Betriebssystem | Windows operating system (A proprietary software operating system with a graphical user interface (GUI)) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Bewertungsdienste | Windows Assessment Services (An end-to-end test lab solution that enables the automation of computer and image inventory, test execution, and local results generation in a pre-manufacturing lab environment) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Bewertungskonsole | Windows Assessment Console (A tool in the Windows ADK that uses assessments to create jobs that evaluate quality and view the results after a job runs. The Windows AC can also package a job and other necessary files, save the files in a folder that contains an executable file, move the job to another computer, and then run the job on the new computer) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Bewertungskonsole | Windows AC (A tool in the Windows ADK that uses assessments to create jobs that evaluate quality and view the results after a job runs. The Windows AC can also package a job and other necessary files, save the files in a folder that contains an executable file, move the job to another computer, and then run the job on the new computer) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Bibliothek | Windows library (A collection of items, such as files and folders, assembled from various locations. The locations might be on your computer, an external hard drive, removable media, or someone else's computer) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Bibliothek für JavaScript | Windows Library for JavaScript (A set of APIs that developers use to create UI for Windows by using JavaScript) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Biometriedienst | Windows Biometric Service (A privileged Windows service that interfaces with biometric hardware through the Windows Biometric Driver Interface, and manages the capture, matching and storage of biometric data, and exposes this capability to applications through the Windows Biometric API) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Biometrieframework | WBF (The collection of technologies and infrastructure required to support biometrics in Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Biometrieframework | Windows Biometric Framework (The collection of technologies and infrastructure required to support biometrics in Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Bluetoothstapel | Windows Bluetooth stack (A Bluetooth stack that is built in the Windows operating system. It also supports third-party driver development) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Clientschutz | Windows Client Protection (A strategy including components and features of Windows Vista that allows system administrators to manage the system from one place by combining antivirus and anti-spyware software) |
| comp., MS | Windows Communication Foundation-Anwendungsdienst | Windows Communication Foundation application service (An application service such as authentication, profile properties, or roles, that can be accessed by any non-ASP.NET application that can read and send messages in SOAP format. WCF services enable different types of applications to share common data, such as user credentials for logging in) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Dateischutz | Windows File Protection (A feature that runs in the background and protects your system files from being overwritten. When a file in a protected folder is modified, WFP determines whether the new file is the correct Microsoft version or whether the file is digitally signed. If not, the modified file is replaced with a valid version) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Datenträgerdiagnose | Windows Disk Diagnostic (Feature of Windows that proactively detects impending disk failures and can alert the support center to replace the failing hard disk before total failure occurs. For administrators, this feature will guide them through the process of backing up their data so the hard disk can be replaced without data loss) |
| comp., MS | Windows Defender-Warnstufe | Windows Defender alert level (A classification of software that help you quickly understand if the item is harmful and whether you need to take action immediately or if you should review more details) |
| comp., MS | Windows Dev Center Desktop-Dashboard | Windows Dev Center desktop dashboard (The entry point to the desktop section of the Windows Dev Center where users can certify desktop apps for Windows, exchange information with Microsoft, and obtain services) |
| comp., MS | Windows Dev Center Hardware- und Desktop-Dashboard | Windows Dev Center hardware and desktop dashboard (The entry point to the hardware and desktop development sections of the Windows Dev Center where users can certify hardware and desktop apps for Windows, distribute drivers, exchange information with Microsoft, and obtain services) |
| comp., MS | Windows Dev Center Hardware-Dashboard | Windows Dev Center hardware dashboard (The entry point to the hardware section of the Windows Dev Center where users can certify hardware for Windows, distribute drivers by using Windows Update, exchange information with Microsoft, and obtain services) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Diagnose | Windows Diagnostics (A feature of Windows that checks for problems associated with network connections) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Diagnose und -Wiederherstellung | Windows Diagnosis and Recovery (A feature in Windows that allows users to run system diagnostics and troubleshooting) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Diagnoseinfrastruktur | Windows Diagnostic Infrastructure (A framework that enables root cause detection of failures for Windows components through dynamic tracing) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Dienst | Windows service (A service designed for consumers that runs on Windows or in a web browser) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Dienst für den Schriftartencache | Windows Font Cache Service (A Win32 service process that optimizes performance of applications by caching commonly used font data. Applications will start this service if it is not already running. It can be disabled, though doing so will degrade application performance) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Dienst für verbessertes Audio/Video-Streaming | Quality Windows Audio-Video Experience (A collection of QoS-related software modules that run on devices in the home network. It supports multiple A/V streams (real-time flows requiring QoS) and data streams (best-effort flows, such as e-mail) simultaneously over the home network, while providing a high-quality A/V user experience) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Diensthärtung | Windows Service Hardening (A feature of Windows Vista that limits the damage that can be done to the system by an attacker by preventing the compromised service from changing important configuration settings in the file system or registry or from infecting other computers on the network. For example, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service can be kept from replacing system files or modifying the registry) |
| comp., MS | Windows Driver Foundation | Windows driver foundation (A framework that provides prewritten support for the requirements of Windows driver model (WDM), giving Microsoft Windows device-driver developers the ability to better focus on their device models. The driver framework reduces the amount of new code required to provide a full-featured WDM device driver) |
| comp., MS | Windows-EasyTransfer | Windows Easy Transfer (A Windows tool that assists consumers in moving their data (documents and settings) to the new environment) |
| comp., MS | Windows 8-Edition in einer lokalen Sprache | Windows 8 Single Language (An edition of Windows 8 designed to make Windows affordable to mainstream consumers in emerging markets) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Erweiterungspunkte | Windows extensibility points (A mechanism that an app can use to interact with the system or with other apps. You must declare extensibility points in the package manifest) |
| IT, engl. | Windows Explorer | Windows Explorer |
| comp., MS | Windows-Explorer | Windows Explorer (A utility in Windows that enables the user to locate and open files and folders) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Fax und -Scan | Windows Fax and Scan (A feature in Windows Vista that allows the user to manage faxing and scanning functions) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Feedbackplattform | Windows Feedback Platform (A DLL containing the list of problems on a particular computer that require additional data collection for diagnosis) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Feedbackweiterleitung | Windows Feedback Forwarder (A forwarding service that enables you to automatically and securely send feedback to Microsoft after setting up a Group Policy domain or organizational unit. After configuring Group Policy and joining the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP), Windows periodically collects and uploads statistical information) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Fehlerberichterstattung | Windows Error Reporting (The Windows technology that collects data on system crashes or hangs and sends it to Microsoft) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Filterplattform | Windows Filtering Platform (An architecture in Microsoft Windows that allows unprecedented access to the TCP/IP packet processing path, wherein outgoing and incoming packets can be examined or changed before allowing them to be processed further) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Fingerabdruck-Anmeldeinformationsanbieter | Windows Fingerprint Credential Provider (The Windows component that provides fingerprint information that is used to gain access to local and network resources) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Firewall | Windows Firewall (A Control Panel feature that is used to set restrictions on what traffic is allowed to enter your network from the Internet) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Firewall mit erweiterter Sicherheit | Windows Firewall with Advanced Security (A snap-in which allows users to configure policies that provide enhanced network security for Windows computers) |
| comp., MS | Windows Firewall-Konfigurationsanbieter | Windows Firewall Configuration Provider (A provider that lets administrators manage Windows Intune policy settings for Windows Firewall to control incoming and outgoing traffic on client computers that are managed by Windows Intune) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Flip | Windows Flip (A feature that allows users to flip through open windows (by using Alt+Tab), providing a live thumbnail of each window, rather than just a generic icon and file name) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Flip-3D | Windows Flip 3D (A feature that allows users to use the scroll wheel on their mouse to flip through open windows in a stack, and quickly locate and select the one they want to work with) |
| comp., MS | Windows Forms-Designer | Windows Forms Designer (A tool that enables the rapid development of Windows-based applications. It allows you to add controls to a form, arrange them, and write code for their events) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Fortsetzungsladeprogramm | Windows Resume Loader (A utility that loads the executable code of a program into memory for execution after hibernation) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Fotoanzeige | Windows Photo Viewer (A stripped down version of Vista's Windows Photo Gallery, which supports only two modes: Photo Viewer and Slideshow) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Fotogalerie | Windows Photo Gallery (A photo organizer used to view, manage, and edit digital pictures) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Fotos | Windows Photos (An app that facilitates the viewing of photos) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Gespräch | Windows Call (An app for making video calls) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Grundlagen | Windows Basics (A tutorial outlining basic Windows features, workflow and information) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Hardwareentwicklung | Windows hardware development (The section of the Windows Dev Center that provides the information customers need to develop hardware for Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows 7-Hardwarelogo | Windows 7 hardware logo (Logo assigned to the hardware products that have passed Microsoft designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Hardwarezertifizierung | Windows Hardware Certification (A certification program to ensure that systems and hardware are compatible and reliable and can perform to meet Windows standards) |
| comp., MS | Windows-HCK | Windows HCK (The test automation framework used to certify devices or systems for Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Heimnetzgruppe | Windows HomeGroup (A Windows feature that enables users to share pictures, music, videos, documents, and printers with other people on a home network) |
| comp., MS | Windows Home Server-Laufwerkserweiterung | Windows Home Server Drive Extender (A storage technology that enables the use of internal and external hard drives for additional storage on a home server and allows folder duplication for specific shared folders on home servers. Maintaining two copies of a shared folder on separate hard drives helps protect against the failure of a single hard drive) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Image | Windows image (A single compressed file containing a collection of files and folders that duplicate a Windows installation on a disk volume) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Installationsdienst | Windows Installer service (A Microsoft Windows service that defines and manages a standard format for installing applications) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Installationskompatibilitätsprüfung | Windows Installation Compatibility Advisor (A downloadable Web application that helps Windows users identify which edition of Windows meets their needs, whether their PCs are ready for an upgrade to the next Windows version, and which features of the suggested Windows version will be able to run on their PCs) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Internet-API | Windows Internet application programming interface (A Windows application programming interface (API) that enables applications to interact with Gopher, FTP, and HTTP protocols to access Internet resources) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Internetspiele | Windows Internet game (A desktop application that connects to a public game service on the Internet. The game service is hosted by the MSN Gaming Zone) |
| comp., MS | Windows Intune-Agent | Windows Intune agent (The first agent that is installed on a client computer after the Windows Intune client software is installed on a client and the client is enrolled in the Windows Intune service. This agent is associated with two installed programs that help monitor the health of the client computer and raise alerts to report current and potential problems) |
| comp., MS | Windows Intune-Überwachungs-Agent | Windows Intune Monitoring Agent (An agent that monitors the health of client computers that are managed by Windows Intune) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Kalender | Windows Calendar (An app to facilitate the management of events) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Kamera | Windows Camera (An app to facilitate the capture of photos and videos by using the PC) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Karenz | Windows grace (A state between licensed and non-licensed for the user to activate/reactivate the Windows license. Typical retail Windows will be unlicensed after it is first installed before activation. Enterprise Windows (volume license clients) may find they are in this state if the computer has not been connected to the enterprise key management service for more than 180 days. Finally a customer who has initially used an invalid product key that Microsoft later identifies may be placed in this state and asked to get a valid product key) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Kennwort | Windows password (A password you use to log on to Windows. You can also change your settings so that you can log on to Windows without a password) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Kommunikations-Apps | Windows Communications Apps (The download package that includes People, Messaging, Mail, and Calendar) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Komponentenbibliothek | Windows component library (A library of components that have a version that can be independent from the major Windows version. The Windows Store manages the process of ensuring that the correct version of the Windows component library is present when the app is installed on a Windows 8 PC. These libraries, which include Windows Library for JavaScript, C Runtime Libraries (CRT), and PlayReady DRM, are essential to the creation of Windows Store apps) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Kontakte | Windows People (An app that facilitates contact list and social update management) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Kontakte | Windows Contacts (A directory that you can use to store names, e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and distribution lists) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Kontoführung | Windows accounting (The accounting process carried out by Windows as accounting provider) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Leistungsanalyse | Windows Performance Analyzer (A set of performance monitoring tools used to produce in-depth performance profiles of both systems and applications) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Leistungsaufzeichnung | Windows Performance Recorder (A tool that provides OEMs and IT Professionals with detailed recordings of system and application behavior and resource usage) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Leistungsdiagnosekonsole | Windows Performance Diagnostic Console (A tool used in computer management to monitor the devices or processes on user's system) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Leseliste | Windows Reading List (The app where users can save links to content (such as articles or videos) and then quickly return to them later) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Fotogalerie | Windows Live Photo Gallery (A desktop app that enables users to view, manage, edit, and share photos and videos) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Fotos | Windows Live Photos (The Windows Live service that provides free online storage for photos, which customers can organize into photo albums) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live für mobile Geräte | Windows Live for mobile (The set of Windows Live services available for use on mobile devices) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live für Windows Mobile | Windows Live for Windows Mobile (The set of Windows Live services optimized for use on mobile devices running Windows Mobile) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live OneCare für Server | Windows Live OneCare for Server (The OneCare software designed to run on supported servers) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner | Windows Live OneCare safety scanner (The free online on-demand tool that conducts three types of scans: the protection scan checks for and removes things like viruses and malware; the clean-up scan checks the hard disk for unnecessary files and helps users decide which ones they can safely remove, and also clears the computer's registry of orphaned data; the tune-up scan helps improve the computer's performance by defragmenting the hard disk) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live Problembehandlungsdaten | Windows Live Troubleshooting Data (The visible name of the information sent to Microsoft via Windows Error Reporting if the Windows Live Essential Installer crashes) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live SMS-Dienste | Windows Live SMS services (An SMS-based service that lets users complete various Windows Live tasks by sending, receiving, and replying to SMS messages) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live-Anmelde-Assistent | Windows Live Sign-in Assistant (The helper program that can store sign-in information for multiple Windows Live IDs) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live-Installationsprogramm | Windows Live installer (The software that installs the Windows Live software someone selects on the installation webpage) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live-Kontakte | Windows Live Contacts (The Windows Live universal roaming contact list that allows users to share their contact information and subscribe to others' to automatically receive updates across Windows Live Messenger and Windows Live Spaces) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live-Kontakte-API | Windows Live Contacts API (The API that defines a set of web services which can programmatically access the Windows Live Contacts Address Book database) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live-Konto | Windows Live account (Private information that a customer provides to establish their Windows Live ID. This information is separate from the customer's (outward-facing) profile and is never shared without explicit consent) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live-Profil | Windows Live Profile (The descriptive information about a user that is shown to other users. This editable information is separate from the registration information they provide to establish their Windows Live account. This separation allows users to disclose or conceal personal information as they choose) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live-Schaltfläche | Windows Live button (A graphical navigational element that links to the user's Windows Live home page) |
| comp., MS | Windows Live-Startseite | Windows Live Home (The main landing or start page on Windows Live) |
| comp., MS | Windows 7-Logo | Windows 7 logo (Logo assigned to the products that have passed Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
| comp., MS | Windows 7-Logo-Programm | Windows 7 Logo Program (A program designed to identify compatible and reliable systems, software, and hardware products that have passed Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
| comp., MS | Windows Mail | Windows Mail (A feature of Windows Vista that provides e-mail client software with the increased functionality of Instant Search, and junk mail and phishing filters) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Mail | Windows Mail (An app for sending and receiving email) |
| comp., MS | Windows® Mail | Windows Mail (A feature of Windows Vista that provides e-mail client software with the increased functionality of Instant Search, and junk mail and phishing filters) |
| comp., MS | Windows Media-Audiocodec | Windows Media Audio codec (A codec used to compress and decompress audio streams) |
| comp., MS | Windows Media-Audioencoderbibliothek | Windows Media audio encoder library (A static library of APIs that is used to convert audio data into a specified digital format for convenient storage, retrieval, and delivery over a network) |
| comp., MS | Windows Media-Bildschirmcodec | Windows Media Screen codec (A codec used to compress and decompress sequences of screen images) |
| comp., MS | Windows Media-Client | Windows Media client (The ActiveX control called Windows Media Player that receives and renders content from Windows Media server components. The client can be on either the same computer as the server, or another computer) |
| comp., MS | Windows Media-Codierungshilfsprogramm | Windows Media Encoding Utility (A command-line utility for earlier versions of Windows Media Encoder, which encodes and broadcasts digital media content) |
| comp., MS | Windows Media-Codierungsskript | Windows Media Encoding Script (A command-line tool in Windows Media Encoder 9 Series that is used to encode and broadcast digital media content) |
| comp., MS | Windows Media-Datei | Windows Media file (A file that contains audio, video, or other data. The content of the file is encoded with one of the Windows Media codecs.) |
| comp., MS | Windows Media-Geräte-Manager | Windows Media Device Manager (An element in Microsoft Windows Media that acts as a broker between an application, the Microsoft Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, and the service provider. All communication requests between the application and the portable audio player must go through Microsoft Windows Media Device Manager) |
| comp., MS | Windows Media-Sprachcodec | Windows Media Speech codec (A codec used to compress and decompress audio streams with an emphasis on speech) |
| comp., MS | Windows Media-Videocodec | Windows Media Video codec (A codec used to compress and decompress video streams) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Medienfreigabecenter | Windows Media Sharing Center (The primary interface used to enable sharing media to other computers and devices, and to access media sharing settings and devices that interact with the media sharing feature. If you enable sharing you can play your favorite music, videos, and pictures on any computer or device in any room in your home) |
| comp. | Windows-Metadatei | WMF |
| comp. | Windows-Metadatei | Windows metafile |
| comp., MS | Windows Metafile-Format | Windows Metafile Format (A 16-bit vector graphics format for Windows-compatible computers used mostly as a clip art format in word-processing documents) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Migrationstool für den Benutzerstatus | Windows User State Migration Tool (The tool designed to help IT professionals migrate files and settings to the next version of the Windows® operating system) |
| comp., MS | Windows Mobile-Club | Windows Mobile Membership (Membership to a program managed by Microsoft that gives members access to many Windows Mobile benefits including downloads, applications, services, product updates, and events) |
| comp., MS | Windows Mobile-Clubseite | Windows Mobile Member Center (A Web site where users can register to become part of the Windows Mobile Membership program) |
| comp., MS | Windows Mobile-Gerätecenter | Windows Mobile Device Center (An application designed for managing Microsoft Windows Mobile® devices via a Windows Vista client computer. When the mobile device is connected to the computer by cable, cradle, infrared, or wireless LAN, the mobile user uses Windows Mobile Device Center to create a partnership between the desktop computer and the mobile device to configure the device, manage settings, add & remove applications, and synchronize data. After the partnership is created, the mobile user can manage the device using any of the connection mechanisms. While connected, the mobile user can also use the Windows Vista client computer without a partnership to do such things as browse the device and configure settings for the device) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Mobilitätscenter | Windows Mobility Center (A single location in Windows where you can adjust mobile PC settings) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Nachrichten | Windows Messaging (An app that facilitates SMS and instant messaging) |
| comp., MS | Windows NTFS-Dateisystem | Windows NTFS (An advanced file system designed for use specifically with the Windows NT operating system. It supports long filenames, full security access control, file system recovery, extremely large storage media, and various features for the Windows NT POSIX subsystem. It also supports object-oriented applications by treating all files as objects with user-defined and system-defined attributes) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Onlineunterstützung | Windows Assistance Online (A World Wide Web version of Windows Client Help) |
| comp., MS | Windows-PC-Beschleuniger | Windows PC Accelerator (A performance-enhancing technology in Windows Vista) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Plattformupdate | Windows Platform Update (End-user operating system updates that support the use of selected current release technologies on previous versions of the Windows operating system) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Positionssuche | Windows Location Provider (A feature in Windows that communicates with a Microsoft online service to determine a PC's approximate location based on wireless network or IP address info) |
| comp., MS | Windows PowerShell - Virtual Machine Manager-Befehlsshell | Windows PowerShell - Virtual Machine Manager command shell (The command shell, based on Windows PowerShell (Powershell.exe), that makes available the cmdlets that perform all functions in Virtual Machine Manager) |
| comp., MS | Windows 8 Pro mit Media Center | Windows 8 Pro with Media Center (An edition of Windows 8 Pro that contains Windows Media Center) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Problembehandlung | Windows Troubleshooting (The overall set of troubleshooting technologies that includes a troubleshooting platform (Windows Troubleshooting Platform), a set of Web services, a toolkit (Windows Troubleshooting Toolkit), and an SDK to encourage third parties and OEMs to develop troubleshooting capabilities) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Problembehandlungs-Onlinedienst | Windows Online Troubleshooting Service (An online service that is used by Microsoft and OEMs to post Windows Troubleshooting Packs for their customers to quickly resolve issues after Windows has shipped) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Problembehandlungspaket | Windows Troubleshooting Pack (A type of pack that is developed for the Windows Solution Center (using the Windows Troubleshooting Pack Designer) to perform data collection and analysis to provide users and IT professionals with only those solutions that apply to their PC at the time of viewing) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Problembehandlungsplattform | Windows Troubleshooting Platform (The engine that executes the Windows Troubleshooting Packs across the operating system) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Problemberichterstattung | Windows Problem Reporting (The Windows technology that manages information to help Microsoft create solutions to non-critical problems (problems that do not cause programs, services, or components to stop working)) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Prozessaktivierungsdienst | Windows Process Activation service (A service that provides process activation, resource management, and health management services for message-activated applications) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Pushbenachrichtungsdienst | Windows Push Notification Service (The feature of Windows for sending tile updates and notifications to users) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Rechner | Windows Calculator (The app that calculates (standard and scientific) and converts) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Ressourcenschutz | Windows Resource Protection (A feature in Windows that attempts to block the replacement of necessary system files to improve reliability and security) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Ressourcenverlustdiagnose | Windows Resource Leak Diagnostic (A tool in Windows that detects and diagnoses resource leaks) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Runtime | Windows Runtime (An environment in which COM objects are activated using a fully qualified namespace and a class name within the namespace. Also refers to the set of APIs that is provided by the Windows Runtime) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Scanner | Windows Scan (The app that enables users to scan photos or documents using a connected scanner and save the images to a folder) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Schlüsselbund | Windows Keyring (A Windows feature that creates an authentication key that contains user name and password to the Windows user account) |
| comp., MS | Windows Server-Migrationstools | Windows Server Migration Tools (A feature that includes five Windows PowerShell cmdlets for migrating some roles and features from servers that are running Windows Server 2003 or 2008 to servers that are running either Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 8) |
| comp., MS | Windows Server-Programm zur Verbesserung der Benutzerfreundlichkeit | Windows Server Customer Experience Improvement Program (The Microsoft Customer Experience Improvement Program that is deployed with Windows Server) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Sicherheitsintegritäts-Agent | Windows Security Health Agent (Windows system health agent (SHA) for Network Access Protection (NAP). Windows Security Health Agent provides status of system health components that are monitored by Windows Security Center, such as the status of Windows Firewall, antivirus applications, and Windows Update) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Sicherheitsintegritätsprüfung | Windows Security Health Validator (Windows system health validator (SHV) for Network Access Protection (NAP). Windows Security Health Validator verifies status of system health components that are received in a statement of health (SoH) from NAP client computers that have the Windows Security Health Agent installed) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Sicherheitsintegritätsverifizierung | Windows Security Health Validator (Windows system health validator (SHV) for Network Access Protection (NAP). Windows Security Health Validator verifies status of system health components that are received in a statement of health (SoH) from NAP client computers that have the Windows Security Health Agent installed) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Sicherung | Windows Backup (A file backup feature of Windows Vista that performs scheduled incremental backups of data to the target media. It also allows the user to restore an individual file or a group of files) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Sidebar | Windows Sidebar (An organizational feature of Windows that displays a panel on the side of the desktop with shortcuts to mini-applications, also known as gadgets. The examples of such gadgets are local weather, a photo slideshow, a dictionary, news headlines, and a Windows Media Player control) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Skriptkomponentendatei | Windows Script Component file (XML files that are much like HTML files, but contain special elements that define the script component and its behavior) |
| comp., MS | Windows Sockets | Windows sockets (An application programming interface (API) standard for software that provides a TCP/IP interface under Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Sofortverbindung | Windows Connect Now (A technology that allows for ease of creating a new or expanding an existing wireless network. This setup can be done automatically using a USB flash driver or manually through a Wireless Network Setup wizard) |
| comp., MS | Windows Software Development Kit für Windows Store-Apps | Windows Software Development Kit for Windows Store Apps (An SDK that contains everything for a developer to create an app for the Windows Store. It is a subset of the complete Windows SDK. This allows developers to stick with APIs that are safe for applications that would appear in the Store and are focused towards core app scenarios) |
| comp., MS | Windows 7-Softwarelogo | Windows 7 software logo (Logo assigned to the software products that have passed Microsoft designed tests for compatibility and reliability on Windows 7) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Speicherdiagnosetool | Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool (A feature of Windows Vista that can automatically detect and resolve problems caused by defective physical memory. If the diagnostics module identifies a memory problem, Windows Vista can avoid using the affected portion of physical memory, enabling the operating system to start successfully and avoid application crashes) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Speichertestprogramm | Windows Memory Tester (A Boot Configuration Data (BCD) application object) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Start-Manager | Windows Boot Manager (A Boot Configuration Data (BCD) application object) |
| comp., MS | Windows Store-App | Windows Store app (An app that runs on the new Windows platform and meets the criteria for onboarding to the Windows Store) |
| comp., MS | Windows Store-Dashboard | Windows Store dashboard (The service run by the Windows Store team that supports the end-to-end process for registering Windows Store developers and onboarding apps into the Windows Store catalog) |
| comp., MS | Windows Store-Entwicklerkonto | Windows Store developer account (An account that is required to submit an app in the Windows Store) |
| comp., MS | Windows Store-Geräte-App | Windows Store device app (An app that's downloaded from the Windows Store and installed automatically to the PC when a user attaches a certified device to the PC, provided that the device manufacturer has submitted the app to the Windows Store) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Systemabbildsicherung | Windows System Image Backup (A tool in Windows Vista that backs up the system image) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Systembewertungstool | Windows System Assessment Tool (A tool that provides performance metrics and other information necessary for Windows and applications to make scaling decisions. It measures the performance attributes of: system memory, the storage sub-system, the CPU (or CPUs), and the graphics sub-system) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Systemressourcen-Manager | Windows System Resource Manager (A feature of Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Enterprise Edition and Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition. With Windows System Resource Manager, administrators can control and account for the how CPU and memory resources allocated to applications, services, and processes) |
| comp., MS | Windows Tablet- und Touchtechnologie | Windows Tablet and Touch Technology (Human interface technology that enables alternate ways to browse documents and programs using a digital pen or your fingertip in addition to the possibility of using a keyboard or other interface devices) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Taste | Windows key (A modifier key with the Windows logo on it. This key is used for a number of Windows shortcuts, and is reserved for Windows use. For example, pressing the Windows logo key displays or hides the Windows Start menu) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Taste | Windows button (A tablet hardware button with the Windows logo on it that's similar to the Windows key on a keyboard. Pressing the Power and Windows buttons simultaneously is the equivalent of pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Teamarbeit | Windows Meeting Space (A feature that enables quick, face-to-face collaboration for two to ten people with computers running Windows Vista. You can share documents, your desktop, or a program, and you can co-edit handouts) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Treiberbibliothek | Windows Driver Library (A collection of hardware device drivers for a Microsoft Windows operating system that were not included in the original Windows package) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Treiberkit | Windows Driver Kit (The SDK that contains all the tools and downloads needed to build a driver for Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Treibermodell | Windows Driver Model (A driver model based on the Windows NT driver model that is designed to provide a common architecture of I/O services for Windows operating systems for specific classes of drivers. These driver classes include USB and IEEE 1394 buses, audio, still-image capture, video capture, and HID-compliant devices such as USB mice, keyboards, and joysticks. Provides a model for writing kernel-mode drivers and minidrivers, and provides extensions for Plug and Play and power management) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Tresor | Windows vault (A type of vault that contains credentials for servers, Web sites, and programs that Windows can try to log you on to automatically) |
| comp., MS | Windows-UI-Steuerelement | Windows UI control (A UI control available through WinUI that allow an app take on the look and feel of Windows. Regardless of the developer's choice to use HTML/JS or C++/C, the developer can create an application that carries the new Windows experience. This includes controls enabling the display, entry and manipulation of data and content including View Controls, Text Controls, Pattern Controls, Overlay Controls, Media (Video & Audio) Controls, Content Controls, Collection Controls, and Basic Controls. These controls are available for Windows Store apps) |
| comp., MS | Windows Ultimate-Extras | Windows Ultimate Extras (Programs, services, and tips and tricks for using Windows Vista Ultimate Edition. Users can select the programs and services that they want from a menu) |
| comp., MS | Windows Update | Windows Update website (A Microsoft Web site maintained by the Windows product group for the purpose of providing updates for core Windows components) |
| comp., MS | Windows Update für Windows Mobile | Windows Update for Windows Mobile (An application that performs the functions of Windows Update for Windows Mobile devices. WMDU enables the user to help keep their device protected and up to date by receiving important firmware updates automatically. The user can also check for important and optional updates manually. WMDU has 2 components: an on-device client and an OMA proxy server that mediates between Microsoft Update service and a Windows Mobile device) |
| comp., MS | Windows Update-Website | Windows Update website (A Microsoft Web site maintained by the Windows product group for the purpose of providing updates for core Windows components) |
| comp., MS | Windows 8-Upgrade-Assistent | Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant (A downloadable app that helps users choose which edition of Windows 8 is right for them, determine if their hardware can support it, determine the compatibility of apps and devices and assist with any changes that are needed, and then purchase and install it from within the app) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Verteilung | Windows distribution (The collection of files released with Windows. This collection includes the langpacks directory, the sources directory, and other directories and files required for Windows Setup. In some scenarios, language packs must be copied to the langpacks directory and not installed directly into the .wim file) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Verwaltung für biometrische Anmeldeinformationen | Windows Biometric Credential Manager (The Windows component that stores and manages biometric credentials such as fingerprints) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Verwaltungsinstrumentation | Windows Management Instrumentation (The Microsoft extension to the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) Web-based Enterprise Management (WBEM) initiative) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Verwaltungsinstrumentationsfilter | Windows Management Instrumentation filter (A query that is based on Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and used to filter the effect of a Group Policy object (GPO). WMI filters are written in WMI Query Language (WQL) and are evaluated on the target computer or user. If the filter evaluates to true, then the GPO is applied. Otherwise, the GPO is not applied. WMI filters are useful for exception management) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Videogespräch | Windows Call (An app for making video calls) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Wartung | Windows Servicing (A feature of Windows that provides servicing for Windows for the installation of update packages and other maintenance packages) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Webdienste-API | Windows Web Services API (A native-code implementation of SOAP that provides a foundation for building Web services for internal Microsoft customers such as components of Windows and parts of Office) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Wecker | Windows Alarms (The app that enables users to set alarms, set timers, and run a stopwatch) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Wiederherstellungsumgebung | Windows Recovery Environment (A special version of Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) that includes diagnostic, troubleshooting, and maintenance tools) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Willkommensseite | Windows Welcome (A feature of Microsoft Windows that configures the machine and customizes user accounts to ensure a functioning and engaging first boot experience) |
| comp., MS | Windows Workflow Foundation-Aktivität | Windows Workflow Foundation activity (A unit of program behavior in Windows Workflow Foundation. Single activities can be composed together into more complex activities) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Zertifizierungskit für Desktop-Apps | Windows Desktop Apps Certification Kit (Tools and documentation to certify apps for Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Zertifizierungskit für Hardware | Windows Hardware Certification Kit (The test automation framework used to certify devices or systems for Windows) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Zertifizierungsprogramm | Windows Certification Program (A certification program to ensure that devices, systems, and apps are compatible, reliable, and can perform to meet Windows standards) |
| comp., MS | Windows-Zertifizierungsprogramm für Hardware | Windows Certification Program for Hardware (A certification program to ensure that systems and hardware are compatible and reliable and can perform to meet Windows standards) |
| commun. | X-Windows | X windows |
| comp., MS | Zertifizierungskit für Windows-Apps | Windows App Certification Kit (A part of the Windows SDK that validates both Windows Store apps for the Windows Store and Windows desktop applications) |