“Windows.old Folder Won’t Delete” – Here’s How To Remove It!
What is the Windows.old folder, and how to delete it when it is no longer useful?
Whenever you upgrade Windows to a new version, the operating system creates a folder called Windows.old.
Inside...
Upgrade Windows XP and Vista to Windows 10 or Windows 8.1
Is it possible to upgrade Windows XP and Windows Vista to Windows 8.1 or Windows 10? You can replace an operating system that is no longer supported by Microsoft such as...
SFC Scannow – Command to Restore Damaged Files
How to check if your Windows files are damaged and restore them with the Sfc Scannow command.
One of the most useful commands in a Windows environment during a problem is sfc...
How to Remove the Bonjour Service
Bonjour (also known as "Rendezvous") is Apple's implementation of "Zeroconf", a protocol that enables the discovery of devices and services within the network. The goal is to make mutual recognition possible...
Uninstall Windows 10 and go back to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1
Windows 10 will allow all those who prefer to abandon the new Microsoft operating system in favor of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to retrace their steps.
The procedure that allows you...
Open PSD files without using Photoshop
Three solutions, one online accessible from a web browser and the other two that can be installed locally, to open, edit and convert images in PSD format.
An acronym for Photoshop Document,...
“USB Key Not Detected” or “Drive Not Recognized”: How To Fix It?
What to do when Windows does not recognize a USB stick or any other removable drive?
The reference to a drive or USB stick should appear on the Windows' This PC, Computer,...
HomeGroup, What it is and How to Delete it if not needed
To share files and folders, Windows provides several tools, including the functionality Home Group.
Introduced with the launch of Windows 7, Homegroup allows you to easily share documents, images, music, and videos...
Windows 10: Black Screen Problem on Startup or After Login
One of the most common problems among users who have upgraded to Windows 10 or otherwise decided to install the latest Microsoft operating system is the inexplicable appearance of a black...
Windows 10 100% CPU: How to Fix it
What to do when the CPU is 100% in Windows 10: the Task Manager is the first tool to get an idea about the problem.
When the whole system is slow and...
Access denied to files and folders: How to fix
Do you get an Access denied error when trying to open a file or folder? In Windows, it is the owner of an object who controls how permissions are set and...
Black Screen When Windows Starts: How to Fix
When Windows starts or when the desktop appears, the black screen is a rather common problem even for those who use the latest versions of the operating system.
One of the most...
How to Change DNS in Windows, Linux, macOS and Android?
A simple guide to change DNS quickly in the main operating systems, together with some insights.
DNS servers are responsible for resolving domain names, every time you type a mnemonic address (such...
How To Turn Off Automatic Updates In Windows 10?
Windows 10 automatically installs updates released by Microsoft every month. It no longer does so with feature updates or with substantial updates distributed 6 months later (unless the version of Windows...
Activate Windows 10, When the Message Appears and How to Delete it
The message Activate Windows 10? Appears in the lower right corner of the screen. That's when it happens. Can I use a non-activated version of the operating system?
To use a Windows...
Windows 10 Safe Mode: How to Access It?
Unfortunately, even in Windows 10, it is no longer possible to use the F8 key at startup: so let's see how to enter safe mode.
For troubleshooting in Windows 10 and previous...
Clean Installation of Windows 10 and Product Key
The activation mechanism of Windows 10 looks a little different than that used in previous versions of the operating system.
The different behavior derives from the need for Microsoft to manage a...
Basic and dynamic disk: What are the differences
What are the main differences between a basic and a dynamic disk in Windows?
When installing Windows on a hard drive or SSD, the operating system configures that media as the basic...
Print Spooler is Not Running or Not Working When Upgrading From Windows 7 to...
Try to resolve error messages if the print spooler is not working or running. A rather common situation on Windows 10 systems upgraded, starting with Windows 7.
There are many Windows 7...
Regedit and Registry: Guide to the most useful Aspects
A brief guide to using Regedit and the main features of the Windows registry. A difficult topic for many that we try to address in a nutshell.
The registry has been preserved,...