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    UNSAFE Apps: How to know which apps are safe?

    I hope I'm not breaking any rules by bumping a thread, but I desperately need help :(
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    UNSAFE Apps: How to know which apps are safe?

    Thanks, but could someone please help me?
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    UNSAFE Apps: How to know which apps are safe?

    Thanks! Is this the best way to test out if an app is safe? It seems like it'll take a lot of time...?
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    UNSAFE Apps: How to know which apps are safe?

    Thanks, but I remember hearing about Microsoft releasing a VM app. Does anyone know?
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    UNSAFE Apps: How to know which apps are safe?

    Using a VM sounds like a great idea. Is it possible to use a VM for free? I'd love to hear more ideas. Thanks!
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    UNSAFE Apps: How to know which apps are safe?

    Thanks, but is there a specific process I can do myself to ensure the app is safe? I always try to use the Microsoft Store, but it still doesn't have that many apps so I need to use developer websites to download apps....
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    UNSAFE Apps: How to know which apps are safe?

    Hi guys, I need advice from the I.T experts here! I've been wracking my brains, but I can't figure this out so TomsHardware was the first place I thought I should ask for help. I just want to a step by step process for how I can tell which apps are safe and which aren't... For example, I...
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    Cloning A Drive? Which App To Use?

    Thanks so much for your detailed reply! I'm going to run the Windows 8.1 Pro's in-built Backup Feature really soon!
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    Cloning A Drive? Which App To Use?

    Wow, so I need to create a "special recovery USB drive" if I use the built-in Windows Backup on Win 8.1Pro???
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    Cloning A Drive? Which App To Use?

    Of course I want a backup. I'm just trying to choose which backup method is easiest and the safest. Isn't the built-in Windows Backup fine in terms of safety and reliability?
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    PLEASE Help: Is DVD Flick safe?

    Is there another forum I can visit and ask this question? Thanks!
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    Cloning A Drive? Which App To Use?

    Okay. I've never used the in-built Windows 8 Backup software before so after I create the image of my Windows 8's internal HDD how can I check that it actually worked?
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    Cloning A Drive? Which App To Use?

    Okay I just found this link about Windows 8.1 Pro's built-in backup. Link: http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/windows-81-tip-use-system-image-backup What do you guys think about this?
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    Cloning A Drive? Which App To Use?

    Hi guys, I need an app that can make a clone of my Windows 8.1's internal HDD. It needs to be an app that I can download from the Microsoft Store so that I can be certain that it doesn't contain malicious code. I'm very nervous about installing 3rd party apps from websites! Thanks!
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    PLEASE Help: Is DVD Flick safe?

    Could someone please help me?