With Windows 8, Microsoft has taken the need for improved backup and restore functionality to heart. A new utility aptly named “Refresh” is included with the upcoming operating system that is set to ...

If your Windows PC is running slowly, crashing frequently, or showing unexpected errors, performing a clean reinstall can often restore its performance and stability. Many users, however, hesitate to ...

Brian Freeman found a flaw in my article Reinstall Windows when you’ve lost your reinstall disc or partition. I told readers that “when it comes time to activate Windows, use the activation number on ...

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.

Despite plenty of comments in the last Windows 7 article, I'm not sure why this hasn't been updated to reflect the recommendations there. For example, Double Driver ...

Gave it to someone to test out, but they decided to install Ubuntu- no media backup of the installer was made. I want to bring it back to Windows, but I don't know: can I ise the regular Windows 8.1 ...

This built-in tool is a better option.

Malware, system errors and other malfunctions can make it necessary for users to restore, or “refresh” their PC's operating system. In the past, traditional PC backup and recovery tools have simply ...