If you’re faced with this issue, you can try the recommended solutions outlined below, in no particular order, and see if they help resolve the issue. Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by ...

Open the Windows search menu, type Create a restore point and select the first result that appears. Under the Protection Settings section, select your System drive. Select the Turn on system ...

Microsoft has changed how Windows 11 manages System Restore points after its June 2025 security update. The update, KB5060842, says that starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, System Restore points ...

Follow these solutions to fix Error 0x80042414, The system Image Restore Failed, and Windows did not find any disk in Windows 11/10. Disable RAID in your BIOS (if ...

For a number of years Microsoft Windows has had a nice feature for recovering from something "bad" using system restore points. These system snapshots can be configured to happen automatically.

A week ago I wrote about my investigations into System Restore on Windows XP and Windows Vista. I have since heard back from a program manager at Microsoft, who said of the Vista default disk ...

I was fed up with Windows 11’s shortened right-click menu. Here’s how I restored the full classic menu in just a few steps.

Accidental deletion of important data on your Windows PC can get you in trouble. When you find any data deleted or missing from your device, it is important to proceed with the recovery workaround ...

One of the coolest features of Windows 8 is Refresh. Regardless of why you might want to start over, Refresh gives you a quick and easy way to start with a clean slate while also maintaining your apps ...