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Setting up a brand-new Windows computer can feel like stepping into a maze—endless installations, tweaks, and adjustments that seem to multiply the moment you power the machine on. Fortunately, a clever tool featured recently on Lifehacker is here to rescue you from that tedious process. In this...

Cleaning Up Your Fresh Windows 11 24H2 Install: A Comprehensive Guide When you fire up a new PC or reinstall Windows 11 24H2, you’re greeted with a shine that quickly turns into a cluttered experience. Between forced Microsoft account prompts, unnecessary pre-installed apps, and aggressive...

Dreaming of pulling off your own personalized Windows setup like some kind of IT wizard? Building a custom Windows ISO might just be the deep dive into geekdom you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re a techie who loves minimal telemetry or someone itching for a time-saving convenience in setting...

Imagine this: You’re in the zone, navigating the workday, and suddenly, your single-monitor setup feels more like a cramped studio apartment than a workspace. Enter the world of multiple monitors—a game changer for productivity, multitasking, and ultimately, for your sanity! In this guide, we'll...

If you're an IT administrator or just an enthusiast looking to install Windows 11, using an ISO file provides a flexible and efficient way to do so, allowing for both clean installs and repairs. ISO files are virtual images of the operating system and can be installed without physical media...

Navigating the digital landscape is a common rite of passage for kids today, but as parents, we hold the crucial responsibility of ensuring their journeys are safe and productive. Setting up a Windows computer tailored to children's needs not only enhances their learning but also prioritizes...

In recent discussions surrounding Windows 11, a common point of contention has arisen regarding the necessity of a Microsoft account for installation. Many users prefer to maintain their privacy and do not wish to create an online account during the installation process. Fortunately, there are...

This guide describes how to install and launch guest Windows 11 running at near-native speed in open-source Qemu emulator under host Windows 11. This privides an alternative if you want to install and use guest OS on a drive encrypted with open-source software and not with Microsoft-made...

Hi, I have a DELL vostro laptop at home. For some reason, it has windows boot loader but there are no files on the disk. So I made a bootable usb using rufus (I set everything correctly, GPT and UEFI settings in BIOS as well and disabled secure boot. My SATA mode is AHCI (we cannot change it in...

Whenever i try to install windows 10, when it reaches the final step when it get restart after restart it prompts Windows Setup could not configure Windows to run on this computer's hardware. I tried fixing it more than 10-20 times with every method on youtube and web. PLEASE HELP ME My Laptop...

Hi, when I do a capture image with cmd, create an iso and then install, Windows create 2 folders on the C drive. $WINDOWS.~BT & $WINDOWS.~LS. Can I prevent this?

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...

Hello which program is best for create bootable usb for windows 8? not 8.1. windows 8 only.

windows I bought a Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series with only needing to be set up. I tried to create or log into my email account to create a User but was unable. I created one without a email address. I then used that account to list my email address and create a new password. I also created a...

Hello! This one should twist your head a bit if you’re anything like me! I have a Pavilion M6 1045DX laptop and the HD crashed. It was 750GB so off to eBay I went to buy another one. I decided to buy a NEW SEALED HD so I bought a blue label WD brand new. (March 2014) Just for grins I wiped and...

I got this message after I erased the entire disk, due to a virus infection, during the installation process, I even get it when I try to use the Recovery console of th windows setup CD Setup did not find any hard disk drives in your computer. Make sure any hard disks are powered on and...

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I am now sharing a computer with someone (we each have our own User Account). I copied all of my folders/documents that were under the Program Files folder on my previous computer onto an external drive. Can I now just copy those folders and paste them under the Program Files folder on the new...

I feel it is prudent & timely I bring this to your attention... Forgive me if it's buried eleswhere in the Forum, already. But, it won't be long before the Betas for Windows 8 surface... understand there will be an offering available to the general public. This (below) is expecially nice as it...

Ok, I am trying to boot from my flash drive and re-install windows 7 and I used the Windows 7 USB DVD download tool, I have the option to boot from the flash drive but when I do instead of loading windows and installing it, it comes up "Reboot and Select proper boot device or Insert Boot Media...