Sony VAIO computers include a hidden partition on the hard drive that contains all of the data needed to reinstall Windows. VAIO Recovery Center, the software on the partition, can restore the entire ...

If you have been using the Windows operating system for a while, you may have occasionally run into problems on your PC from time to time. Most of these problems, albeit not pertaining directly to ...

The operating system's built-in safety net can be a quick and easy way to recover from a PC problem, but it too can fail. Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff ...

I have a Lenovo Y400-300A, which stores its factory settings Windows XP backup on an image within the HDD's hidden partition. I suppose this is not unusual method of recovery system? <BR><BR>Anyway, I ...

System Restore has been a staple Windows feature since Windows ME, returning in all following versions as a recovery tool for when things go particularly bad and can't be fixed. It allows a user to ...

Microsoft Windows 7 comes with several built-in repair options to help if your computer stops working correctly. System Restore is one of those options, enabling you to return your machine to a ...

When a Windows tip becomes popular, it spreads through the community like wildfire. Unfortunately, there's usually only a random relationship between the speed of transmission, the quality of the ...

Knowing how to configure and run System Restore is an essential Windows skill. This walk-through explains each step of the process. In my latest series, I’ve shown you how to use the tools found on ...

System Restore won’t run on Linda Burgess’ PC. I offer some advice. System Restore automatically backs up the state of Windows and your installed programs (but not your data). When Windows misbehaves, ...

Sorry for the convoluted title. I came into possession of a laptop that I want to install a copy of vista 64 on. It should work with all the hardware and software. In case it does not I would like to ...

Being a Windows 11/10 user, you definitely know how important creating a backup is. By using the Windows Backup and Restore feature, you can backup all the system files and create a system restore ...

If you see an error message A required drive partition is missing while trying to reset your PC then this post will help you. Reset this PC is a handy feature in ...