Restoring a Windows XP computer from the command prompt eliminates the need to boot from a CD or floppy disk. To use the command prompt for the restoration, you must access it in Safe Mode during ...

If your Windows PC does not boot, crashes, or you simply want to clean it up, you may be interested in restoring its factory settings. If you do not have the Windows CD/DVD to format, reinstall, and ...

One of the first things I normally do when I set up a computer with Windows XP, right after I install anti-virus and anti-spyware programs, is to configure Internet Explorer (IE) and System Restore ...

Computers over time tend to start displaying problems. Whether that be the operating system not booting, programs not working, or random errors and crashes. To help alleviate these problems Windows XP ...

If you have bought an OEM computer and you, for some reason, need to restore it back to factory settings, then this post will show you how to restore the factory image to your Windows 11/10 OEM PC via ...

Returning Windows 10 or 11 to their defaults with a factory reset can be a great way to improve performance, clear out old unnecessary software, and make your PC feel like-new again. Here's how to ...

There are many reasons why a user might be looking to restore their PC to its factory default settings. Maybe they wish to delete everything on their PC for a fresh, clean start. Or, perhaps they want ...

Reader Tom is dealing with this major hassle: When I switched from Windows XP to Windows 7, I was very careful to backup my entire computer to my laptop. After installing Windows 7, I found out that ...

You may want to reset your Windows 10 PC if it's having performance issues. You should restore Windows 10 first, as this won't wipe much data. Next, you can refresh or factory reset Windows 10, though ...