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If you still run a “one‑click registry cleaner” because some utility promises to speed up Windows, stop — the gains are negligible and the risk of breaking software or the OS is real. Background / Overview The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database of configuration settings used by Windows...

If you still believe a monthly pass with a registry cleaner will somehow make Windows boot faster, it’s time to stop — not because the registry is sacred, but because there are far higher-impact, safer, and well-supported ways to speed up and stabilize a Windows PC than poking at the registry...

Windows already does most of what “optimizer” and “cleaner” apps promise — and in many cases it does it more safely. Background / Overview For decades a cottage industry of “PC optimizers,” “tune‑up suites,” and “registry cleaners” has promised faster boot times, reduced RAM usage, and a...

In the ever-evolving landscape of Windows utilities, software uninstallers have become indispensable tools for maintaining system performance and organization. As we progress through 2025, several free uninstaller programs have distinguished themselves through comprehensive features...

The issue you're describing—seeing duplicate "Peter - Personal" OneDrive folders in Windows Explorer—is not uncommon, especially after system migrations, re-linking accounts, or registry glitches. Based on your HardForum thread and general troubleshooting steps for Windows 11 and OneDrive...

For millions of users, powering on a brand-new Windows PC should be a moment of excitement and limitless potential. Yet, for many, this experience is soured almost instantly by the sight of a crowded Start menu and a sluggish out-of-the-box performance. The culprit? Bloatware—those preinstalled...

Windows 11, lauded for its modern interface and user-centric enhancements, remains frustrating for many when it comes to one essential maintenance task: uninstalling stubborn or corrupted software. The challenge of force uninstalling troublesome programs is all too common—whether you encounter...

For years, the world of Windows maintenance has been haunted by a particular promise: “Speed up your PC with just one click!” From flashy advertisements on download sites to bundled installers, PC cleaning apps have occupied a curious crossroads in the modern Windows experience. Though they...

Removing unnecessary applications from your Windows PC can free up valuable resources and help maintain a tidy operating system. However, many applications often leave remnants behind even after uninstallation. These leftovers can clutter your system and possibly interfere with the installation...

In a recent development that has sparked conversations amongst Windows users, Microsoft has dismissed calls for an official Registry Cleaner for Windows 11. This request is gathering traction among users on the Feedback Hub, where some are advocating for a native utility to aid in the...

I have been using Hyper-V on a W-10 Pro 64b for four years, with two virtualized OS: a] Windows XP-SP3 b] Windows 10 Pro satisfactorily for testing, in a Lenovo laptop P70 (Xeon 2.8, 64GB RAM) with Windows 10 Pro. Just updated the OS a week ago to v:20H2 built 19042.685. Today the two virtual OS...

This is happening with one specific word doc (a book of mine) over last few weeks. It will open but I cant delete, rename or move it. I really need to get rid of it as it is preventing me from saving newer versions - even if I alter the name for the new version!!. It seems like it is picking up...

Couldn't find anything in searches but I gather this has become a problem for a few others possibly. I only had one task manually set up (as opposed to those Windows does) but after I'd reverted from Windows 10 it didn't run any more. I presumed it was the only one with any issues so didn't...

I just found a way to get the update for Flash Player Microsoft released yesterday to install. 1. Run Windows Update 2. Copy the error message Windows Update give's you.3. Open the start menu>All Programs>Contact Support 4. Type in your name , phone number and paste the error message from...

Ok so as a fix to play Fallout 3 it turns out windows media player could't play .ogg files. I was getting an error along the lines of, windows media player cant play this because bla bla bla. So then i went and got the codec for ogg files from the vorbis site and that didn't work at all! Now...

I have been running windows10 for almost a year. Im an old retired coder with 45 years under my belt. Until windows 10 came along ( this latest build) I had little love for windows. That has changed. Windows 10 is awesome, Microsoft finally got it right. Uninstall all your tuneup software and...

Hello, I'm new to my office, since I started working here I'm getting this constants BSODs, but checking the windows logs it seems like it started happening long ago. A week ago I unnistalled several drivers and software (including avastt and daemon tools) and it stopped crashing, but it was...

I've been searching through endless threads to find an answer to a bitlocker issue I'm having, and not having any luck. I had backed up my computer a few months ago (system image), and just restored it. I do this every few months. After I reinstall the old image, I do all of my updates, then...

Awhile back I had posted a thread about my graphic issues with my hp envy 14. The problem I was encountering had to do with drops in my framerate after 10 or 20 minutes playing games. Now, up and to this point I never had any problems running games, matter of fact most games ran extremely well...

Kinda weird situation here. Whenever the Win key is pressed on my external USB keyboard my laptop does whatever is set to happen when the power button is pressed on my laptop. E.g. sleep or hibernate. This does not happen when the laptop's Win key is pressed, only the external USB keyboard. I...