Even with Windows 11, a lot can go wrong with your computer whenever you install new software or drivers, change your settings, and especially if you make tweaks to the registry. This is why you ...

Disasters can strike at any time, whether caused by hardware failure, malware, or human error. On Windows 11, proactive preparation ensures your data remains safe ...

By checking your storage usage, deleting old restore points, and setting reasonable storage limits, you can keep your storage ...

In context: Repairing a Windows install is a chore we all dread. Aside from the "my computer is all f*ed up" factor, the recovery process is time-consuming, potentially tying up your PC for hours.

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While Backup and Restore (Windows 7) creates viable and fantastically compatible hard drive images, various flaws and limitations with the Windows Rescue/Recovery disks render it basically unusable ...

Windows automatically creates system restore points up to a set limit, leaving you with dozens of restore points you never ...

It’s unusual for Microsoft to issue out-of-band updates for Windows, unless there’s an urgent security fix required. However, Microsoft was forced to issue a similar emergency patch for Windows 11 in ...

System Restore is one of the best ways to resolve system failures and other issues. However, we noticed that Chrome was not opening after a system restore. Although we can see the Chrome application ...