Windows install floppies and discs have gone the way of the dodo, but it still pays to keep a copy of the OS on a USB drive. Here's how to make your own.

When you're planning a fresh Windows 11 installation, a bit of preparation can save you time and hassle later. From backing up important files to downloading drivers, getting everything ready makes ...

A clean Windows install is a great way to keep your PC feeling snappy. However, every time you do this, certain critical features are reset to their Microsoft defaults—including some that could lock ...

How to Download and Install the Windows 11 23H2 Update Your email has been sent Windows 11 23H2 is now available but it may take Microsoft a month or more to roll the update out to your computer. Get ...

So, what can you do if you want Windows 11 but keep hitting these roadblocks? The answer is Rufus. This free tool simplifies the process. With Rufus, you can bypass ...

However, Windows 11 is not always an easy upgrade—especially if your PC is more than five years old. Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements mean a number of ...

Windows Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. 1] Are you using the right product key? Make ...

One other suggestion: there are normally a bunch of updates queued up when you first install it. These may complete even if you've deleted the app and may be why they seem to reappear. Make sure there ...

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...