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Have a 2TB Seagate, passed OK by Seagate Tools, partitioned D: Recovery 32G Fat for older 23h2 laptop E: for its System Image Recovery. Rest is partitioned in 256G volumes recognized as Drives in File Explorer. Wanted to set up File History for another laptop on Drive J. Win says drive not...

Installing Windows 11 on a custom partition and squeezing the best possible performance from your drive starts with planning, not luck — the difference between a clean, fast system and a frustrating reinstall later often comes down to partition layout, firmware settings, and a handful of...

EaseUS’ timing is strategic: the software maker has packaged its core imaging, partitioning, and PC‑to‑PC migration tools into a single, customer‑facing message designed to help Windows 10 users back up, prepare, and — where possible — upgrade to Windows 11 before Microsoft’s support cutoff in...

If you’re staring at a Windows 10 machine that’s nearing the end of support — or you simply tried Windows 11 and didn’t like it — switching to a free, user-friendly Linux distribution like Linux Mint is a practical alternative that can revive older hardware, protect your privacy, and get you...

If you’re thinking about escaping Windows 11’s telemetry creep or simply want to test a modern Linux desktop without committing, installing Linux alongside Windows — or replacing it entirely — remains the most practical option for most users. This guide walks a careful, practical path through...

I've been successfully using WSE2016 since 2023 only for personal use to back up several PCs. A couple of months ago it failed, possibly the result of multiple power outages here in Florida. After trying to recover I gave up and did a new install using the same two 1TM SSDs as before...

Microsoft’s decision to expand Azure’s reliance on Marvell’s LiquidSecurity hardware security modules for Azure Cloud HSM is a clear, strategic signal that hyperscalers are betting on cloud‑native, PCIe‑attached HSM architectures to deliver higher density, better power efficiency, and broad...

Microsoft has selected Marvell’s LiquidSecurity family of hardware security modules (HSMs to underpin its Azure Cloud HSM offering, a step that expands an existing Marvell–Azure relationship and brings FIPS 140‑3 Level 3‑certified, high‑density PCIe HSMs into Microsoft’s single‑tenant cloud HSM...

A sweeping change in Battlefield 2042’s anti-cheat policy has set off a wave of confusion and urgency among PC gamers. With update v8.8.0, Secure Boot—a UEFI firmware feature typically reserved for thwarting malware at the bare-metal level—has become a non-negotiable prerequisite for anyone...

The concept of Reserved Storage in Windows, introduced with Windows 10 version 1903, has quietly become both a blessing and a frustration point for PC users over the past several years. Its goal is simple: carve out a dedicated segment of disk space—typically around 7GB—to ensure Windows updates...

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...

Hello, I bought an SSD nvme to add to the HDD of my wife’s Legion Y530-15ICH. The computer had a Windows Home installation gone bad after an update, as it was only producing a black screen. So, I installed Windows 11 after downloading it from the Microsoft website, I managed to log in and...

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

Drive management on your PC sits at the crossroads of terror and tedium, and somehow, both destinations demand road tolls payable in hair loss and existential woe. Whether you’re merging partitions after a spontaneous “let’s dual-boot Linux” experiment or resurrecting a mysteriously vanished...

Fundamental question on best practice to allocate space for multiple shares (RAID6 array with 72 TB usable): 1) Initialize as one large volume and set up separate folder shares on this large volume? 2) Chop the 72 TB into smaller volumes - possibly aligning shares with volumes. I initially...

How to Change the Downloads Folder on Your Windows 11 PC The Downloads folder in Windows 11 is where files from the internet and applications traditionally land. It’s tethered to your system drive by default—typically the C drive—which can cause quick space depletion for users with limited SSD...

Managing your storage doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing affair. In today’s era of enormous drives and snappy SSDs, partitioning your Windows PC might seem like a throwback to the early days of computing—but it still offers plenty of advantages. Whether you’re a Windows 11 enthusiast looking...

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...

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...

Welcome, Windows enthusiasts! Let’s dive into a feature that every Windows user, from newbies to tech aficionados, should master: Disk Management. At first glance, this tool appears to be just another cog in the wheel of Microsoft utilities, but it’s so much more. Disk Management provides an...