If a Windows upgrade has ever gone sideways on you, you know how vague and unhelpful the error messages can be. Here are my go-to troubleshooting tricks when that happens.

The first was caused by update KB5063875, a relatively minor security update for older versions of Windows 10 and 11. This update broke Windows' built-in reset and recovery features, used to restore a ...

Microsoft has squashed a recent and annoying bug in Windows that caused the built-in reset and reinstall tools to fail if you tried to run them. Released on Tuesday, the new out-of-band emergency ...

What to do when you can't update Windows because of this cryptic error It's important to update Windows so that your computer receives crucial security patches and ...

A rash of SSD failures have prompted some users to blame a recent Windows Update. Microsoft insist the problem is not its fault.

To fix the Windows Update error 0x80073713, use the following suggestions. However, before proceeding, restart your system and run Windows Update again. See if it ...

If you encounter the error message Check for Windows Update issues, Detected on your Windows 11/10 PC while running the Windows Update Troubleshooter, read this post ...

In brief: The latest Windows 11 insider build gives users a couple of new tools to help find and resolve problems without resorting to more drastic measures. Microsoft also recently released a bit of ...

Microsoft has equipped Windows with built-in troubleshooting that can help identify and resolve most if not all system issues. These troubleshooters are easy to access and use, making them great for ...

It’s not uncommon for Windows updates to cause problems on your computer. Last week, there were reports that Microsoft had ...

Microsoft has removed a compatibility hold that prevented devices with integrated cameras from installing Windows 11 24H2 due to a face detection bug causing app freezes.

To detect a second monitor manually on Windows 10, use these steps: Open Settings. Click on System. Click the Detect button to connect to the external monitor under the "Multiple displays" section.