disk management

Restoring files from a Windows image backup has long been a crucial skill for administrators and end users alike, especially as drive failures, accidental deletions, and ransomware remain ever-present threats. However, recent changes in Windows recovery capabilities—particularly the depreciation...

Formatting a USB flash drive is a task almost every Windows 11 user faces, whether they’re rescuing a slow device, clearing away ancient data, or simply making the drive compatible with other systems. While the steps are intuitive, the process—and the decisions made along the way—can have...

I have a desktop PC with a 1 TB SSD, an Intel i7 processor, and 32 GB of DDR4 memory, running Windows 11 Pro.The hard drive had two partitions, C and D. After successfully reinstalling Windows 11 from a USB drive, the PC worked normally again. However, only one partition, C, was left on the...

When your new SSD isn’t showing up in Windows 10 or Windows 11, the experience can feel both frustrating and perplexing. Despite the ease with which modern hardware is usually detected and recognized, it’s surprisingly common for both veteran PC builders and new users to encounter a missing...

Microsoft’s approach to system protection features in Windows 11 has seen notable evolution, and recent confirmations about the automatic deletion of System Restore points underscore an important shift for both mainstream and power users. The announcement, initially detailed by Forbes and...

Hasleo Disk Clone has emerged as a robust and user-friendly solution for disk cloning and system migration tasks on Windows platforms. This software facilitates the seamless transfer of operating systems, applications, and data from one disk to another, eliminating the need for reinstallation...

KDE Plasma has long stood at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, committed to delivering a desktop experience that evolves with the needs of its users—especially those who are dissatisfied with the mainstream solutions provided by commercial giants. The recent KDE Plasma 6.4 update...

When your Windows PC morphs from a productivity powerhouse into a sluggish, cluttered source of frustration, it’s tempting to believe a faster, more secure experience is out of reach unless you pay for expensive utilities. But the truth is, a well-curated collection of free—and genuinely...

Hello I have a question I am looking for a script to create a recovery partition to put in an autounattend file

Windows users regularly face a diverse array of technical issues, ranging from system file corruption to network woes and application freezes. While graphical tools and third-party utilities can help, the Windows Command Prompt remains an underutilized but powerful ally for troubleshooting and...

If you ever found yourself staring at your installation drive mid-Windows setup, wondering if there’s more to life than NTFS, congratulations: you are part of a very exclusive club—one that probably has meetings in dimly lit server rooms and speaks in disk sector hexadecimal. For over ten years...

Windows continues to refine user experience with intuitive features that enhance both productivity and accessibility. One such feature is the virtual touchpad—an on-screen tool that lets you control your mouse pointer without a physical touchpad. Whether you’re using a touchscreen device or...

Microsoft is steadily pruning its Windows app lineup, and the latest round of deprecations in Windows 11 has left many longtime users looking for alternatives. While some removals, like the retirement of Internet Explorer, are warmly welcomed, other apps had loyal followings that now face an...

Accessing Disk Management in Windows 11 is a breeze once you know a few quick methods. This built-in utility keeps you in control of your storage devices—whether you're resizing partitions, formatting drives, or simply checking disk health. Let’s dive into a detailed guide that explores multiple...

On my GMKTEC M7 I have two USB ports. USB pen drives work fine but NVME USB enclosures do not, drive not seen in disk management or explorer. I have tried several drives with several enclosures, they don't show on my PC but do on other PCs. If I assign a drive letter in Diskpart the drive is...

How to Create an Encrypted Virtual Drive in Windows 11 Pro Protecting your data has never been more crucial in today’s security landscape. Whether you’re storing critical work documents or personal files, ensuring that your data is safeguarded against cyber threats is essential. Windows 11 Pro...

Have you ever wondered where all your hard drive space disappears? Whether it’s that one enormous folder you forgot about or countless hidden files slowly eating up your storage, running out of disk space can be a real headache. Thankfully, a good disk space analyzer tool can help you visualize...

If you've ever handed your precious Windows 11 machine over to a shared household or workplace, you know the struggle is real. Disk storage can quickly become a chaotic free-for-all when other users fail to clean up their files. We've all been there—scrambling to free up space because your...

Hello all. I am new to the forum and could do with some help please. I have managed to clone my windows 11 laptop ssd onto a larger external ssd, my laptop is a a dual boot with win 11 and a linux distro. At the end of the new cloned ssd there is a large chunk of unallocated space left, I...

Hello, and thanks for helping me out. Here's what's going on: I run a 2 drive Mirrored Storage Space. and it was working fine. However, last week, "C" drive started getting flakey so I replaced it. I had an image of the "C" drive that I reinstalled on the new "C" drive. The PC is back up and...