troubleshooting
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Storage Drivers
So you’re trying to install Windows, but the “Where do you want to install” page has no drives listed? Here’s what to do.
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Repair Windows Without Loss (Keep All Apps, Settings, and Data)
I’ve advocated how to fully reset a PC for the cleanest-possible fresh start, but if you’re looking for something less drastic, there’s a less known off-menu option that lets you repair your PC with no loss.
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How to Really Reset your PC or Clean Install
The built-in reset and refresh options in Windows are not always ideal. Here’s how to get a proper and true clean start with a real fresh install on your PC.
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Creating New Profiles to Troubleshoot and More
While I’m never shy about just table-flipping and formatting my hard drive, some are decidedly more hesitant to reinstall their operating system. But creating a new user profile can be almost as good and only takes a minute.
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Remote Desktop or Network Shares with Microsoft Account Sign-In
If you sign-in to your PC using a Microsoft Account, you may be unable to connect to it with Remote Desktop or with network file sharing, or locally schedule tasks using that account. Here’s how to fix it.
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Recover an Off-Screen Window
When an app is out of bounds, most users describe it as an app that opens but isn’t visible, or that they can see a thumbnail preview of it on the taskbar or alt-tab, but it’s nowhere to be seen.
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PSA: Windows High CPU Usage
Windows editions come with more features now than ever. These same features can also negatively impact your performance for days or more after your upgrade.
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Fix for Windows 8.1 not returning settings results
I replaced a hard drive in June, and since then I’ve had problems getting Windows search to return results for settings shortcuts. There were either no results at all, which I finally resolved, or unusably slow (20+ seconds to show a result). Here’s how I finally solved it.
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Fix a Sluggish, Slow PC
Computers do not get slow with age, and modern PCs of any brand don’t usually require much maintenance. But there are some steps you can take if your computer’s performance isn’t what it once was. Here’s how to identify the source of slowness and bring your computer back to life.
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Ask a Geek: Bloated Computers
If you’re looking for a new PC, you can ask any geek and they’ll tell you to build clean. Their reason is simple: the manufacturer’s cripple their own products before they ever send it to you. Even if you buy direct, original equipment manufacturers make money by pre-installing trials, games, bundles, even spyware on to […]