system repair

Are you dealing with buggy Windows features or spontaneous system crashes? Before diving headfirst into daunting system reinstalls, the System File Checker (SFC) tool may just come to your rescue. This time-tested utility built into Windows allows you to scan and repair corrupted or missing...

If you’ve ever relied on the Alt-Tab shortcut to shuffle through your myriad open apps, today’s news might feel like a punch in the keyboard. A recent issue has surfaced where users report that pressing Alt-Tab on Windows 11 and 10 leads to the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Yep, one...

In a tech universe where troubles pop up as often as software updates, Microsoft has been busy throwing lifebuoys to Windows users. The latest installment in this rescue saga is the "Fix problems using Windows Update" recovery feature—a tool that promises to come to the rescue when your Windows...

If your Windows device has been misbehaving lately, don't fret—Microsoft has a built-in solution that could save the day. The "Fix problems using Windows Update" tool provides an efficient way to tackle some of the most frustrating system issues by effectively "reinstalling" your current version...

Microsoft has unveiled a robust feature for Windows 11, specifically tailored to address the anxieties surrounding operating system misbehavior—be it system instability, failed updates, or corrupted files. Dubbed “Fix Problems Using Windows Update”, this tool allows users to reinstall or repair...

If you’ve stumbled upon the perplexing message, “There was a problem when resetting your PC. No changes were made,” while attempting to reset your Windows 10 system, you're not alone. This frustrating issue has plagued many users, particularly those operating on specific hardware configurations...

For windows users, nothing raises the heart rate like a sudden Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) flashing across the screen. These dreaded error messages signify a serious issue with your system, and the "DISORDERLY_SHUTDOWN" error, identified by the code 0x000000F3, is no exception. But what does...

Users of Windows 11 might encounter a frustrating issue known as "Boot failure detected." This condition can arise due to various factors, including hardware malfunctions, corrupted system files, or improper boot configurations. Such a failure can prevent your computer from starting up properly...

The UNEXPECTED_INITIALIZATION_CALL error, marked by the bug check code 0x00000033, is a rare yet formidable Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue that Windows users may encounter. Despite its infrequent occurrences, it can pose significant challenges leading to unexpected system failures. In this...

Every seasoned Windows user is familiar with the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), a notorious sign of critical system errors. One particular error that has emerged as a notable concern is the SERIAL_DRIVER_INTERNAL bug check, denoted by the code 0x00000038. While this error is relatively...

Creating a bootable USB drive is becoming an essential task for many Windows users, particularly with the introduction of Windows 11. A bootable USB drive allows for convenient installation of the operating system on various devices and is particularly helpful for clean installations or system...

Tried to repair Windows 11 from within ISO mount - so I do not lose any apps and data. I get a message - Your files, apps and settings cannot be kept because your current version of windows is might be installed in an unsupported directory or you're trying to install an older version of...

Running Windows 11 Home Version 23H2 on Dell Inspiron AIO 5490 AIO. BIOS Mode UEFI and up to date. Total identified windows installations: 0 after using bootrec /rebuildbcd or bootrec /scanos command in Windows Recovery Environment. Ive done everything recommended online to fix the issue...

I have dual OS installed one linux manjaro and windows 10 and it uses grub v2.02 bootloader. It shows windows 10 in the list to boot but when selected it goes to a dark screen with text saying cannot detect any OS on device. Make sure to unplug any device that's connected that has no OS then...

I have a laptop which has only 1 user account - I can't remember the password to log on and after doing all windows 10 options to recover password and gain access it hasn't worked. I want to remove that user account and be able to log on to the laptop without having to reinstall windows fully as...

I did a fresh install of Windows 10 on a new Samsung SSD drive several months ago. I have a second drive in my system which is my data drive. I've had no issues for several months. Yesterday I decided to replace my secondary drive with a bigger drive. When I powered up my computer I get a...

trying to move my C:\ drive to a new SSD, tried easeus clone but pc wont boot from ssd after clone, used easybcd 2.3 to fix boot sector on ssd, didnt work, tried bcdboot C:\Windows /s E: in shell/admin said boot files copied, ssd will boot to a recovery screen with error cant load...

Friend's Asus TP500L laptop running Windows 10 is giving the 0xC0000225 error (). I created a recovery image for a USB and booted from that. I've tried all the standard stuff (see below) and just looking for other ideas before I pronounce the drive toasted. This was originally delivered with...

After my mom corrupted the hard drive of my computer I had to factory reset my laptop. Since then I can't use it. I can't open apps, I can't create a windows linked account because I can't get past the services part of windows setup without getting a blue screen. I've looked everywhere and tried...

Currently running a dual-boot system on a Lenovo Yoga 730 with manjaro and windows 10. Upon restarting and allowing Windows Update to upgrade to the May 2019 update, I get a stop error with INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE. Initially, GRUB menu wouldn't appear, but has now appears but will not boot...