Learn how to reinstall Windows without losing personal files. Follow a clear step‑by‑step guide to reset your PC safely while ...

I have done it, and it can be scary. If you don't have your driver disks and detailed information about what components are inside your computer, you may have devices that Windows doesn't recognize or ...

* Dr. Internet columnist Steve Blass offers advice on how to install a clean copy of Windows 2000 or XP without reformatting the hard drive How can you install a clean copy of Windows 200 or XP ...

Sometimes, the best way to fix deep-seated Windows issues is to burn everything to the ground and start from scratch. Reinstalling Windows refreshes the operating system, which gets rid of most ...

One of the best ways to resolve an issue in Windows is by resetting the operating system. When one tries to reset the system, they are presented with two options – Cloud Download or Local Reinstall.

At times, when your Windows installation is giving you major problems, you may need to restore your PC using system restore or use the Refresh or Reset PC option. At times, you may even need a ...

Clifford led How To coverage. He spent a handful of years at Peachpit Press, editing books on everything from the first iPhone to Python. He also worked at a handful of now-dead computer magazines, ...

As the title says, upgrading from a 4-year old Intel (10th gen) setup to Ryzen 7950X3D. Running Windows 11. I know Windows is a lot better at dealing with hardware changes but this is a drastic change ...

Resetting your Windows PC can be a good way to clear out old junk files and help troubleshoot technical issues your computer is experiencing. In the past, you used to have to rely on physical disk ...

If a virus or malware app leaves your Windows installation in shambles, you may not be able to repair it with clean-up tools. Sometimes, the damage from malware, viruses or just plain old poorly ...

Trying to do a repair install of Windows 98 on a customer's pc i.e. reinstalling on top of what's there already. The install gets as far as checking the disk and then tells me that because there's an ...

A new Canary Channel is being added to the Windows Insider Program. Insiders in the Dev Channel are being automatically moved to the new channel, which is more unstable. Insiders who wish to remain in ...