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Five Reasons to Ditch Third-Party Cleaners and Stick with Windows Disk Cleanup When it comes to keeping your PC operating at peak performance, you might be tempted by a host of free, flashy cleaning apps that parade promises of “instant” speed boosts. Before you download another third-party...

In today’s fast-paced computing world, keeping your Windows machine in optimal shape can sometimes feel like a never-ending chore. That's why many power users and even casual PC enthusiasts are turning to specialized tools that simplify everyday maintenance tasks. One such standout is Wintoys, a...

Windows 11 users can sometimes face challenges that may necessitate a complete reinstallation of the operating system. However, a full wipe isn't always required; using an ISO file can serve as a more flexible option to repair your desktop while preserving settings and files. This article delves...

As Windows 11 continues to evolve, efficient use of system resources remains critical for optimal performance. One often-overlooked aspect of this optimization is the Delivery Optimization Cache. This cache, which is utilized to enhance the update process, can lead to excessive disk usage over...

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...

I watch a YouTube video of Rollback Rx free and it seems too god to be true. Has anyone had experience with this program. Is it straight forward? I am used to inserting a flash drive to overcome issues but this seems to boot before Windows. I use Macrium but this works differently, I think. If...

I create a new system image every week on a secondary internal drive. Do I need to make a new system repair disc too, or will the existing one continue to function?

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Hi was wondering if anyone could help me. I cant install any windows updates and am getting the following error "Windows Update error 800B010" The CheckSUR log is showing the following:- ================================= Checking System Update Readiness. Binary Version 6.1.7601.21645 Package...

Windows Updates recently automatically installed two .NET 4 updates. Almost immediately my system began misbehaving: my Firefox Booksmarks toolbar disappeared along with all the bookmarks it held, the shutdown/sleep/lock/logoff button in the start menu changed selection each time the Start menu...

Hi, Does anyone know how to schedule/automate a rollback to a system restore point at a set time each day? What i'm trying to do is: 1. Disable the standard system restore behavior for creating restore points when installing apps and drivers. 2. Automatically/schedule a restore point to be...

Hello everybody, I cannot uninstall Java™ 6 Update 20 using the Windows uninstall routine. When I try to uninstall this Version 6.0.200 I get the following details: Program Name: Java™ SE Runtime Environment 6, Update 19 Verified Publisher: Sun Microsystem Inc...