Resetting your PC to factory settings is handy for correcting problems you may be having with the PC's hard drive or the Windows operating system. It's also smart to reset the PC before giving it to a ...

Using the Advanced Startup Options menu allows you to run repairs that can solve loading issues. If nothing else works, reinstall Windows using a disc or flash drive ...

In some ways, Microsoft’s latest operating system is just like the ones that came before it: Applications, files and folders can quickly clutter up the local storage space, leaving you with a ...

Windows 8 computers include a recovery partition that enables you to reset the machine to factory default settings without the need for manufacturer CDs or DVDs. This process will delete any software ...

When you use the Reset this PC option in Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer and opt to remove all the files, it cleans everything from the system drive. However, if you get a message at the end saying ...

After prolonged use or after installing Windows 10 updates, third-party apps, drivers, or antivirus software, it is not uncommon for your computer to start performing poorly. To help with this, ...

Even if you're cautious, there's always a chance that a virus could sneak onto your PC. Sure, Windows does have built-in security to block malware, but all it takes is one wrong click. Maybe it's a ...

There are two main reasons why you might want to reset Windows 10 and remove everything. One is if a program or setting really screwed up your PC—like that never happens—and you just need to start ...

Microsoft has offered users of Windows 10 version 2004 a workaround for the 'Reset This PC' problem that stops them using the feature. Windows 10 Reset This PC feature is designed to help user reset ...