ZDNET's key takeaways The Black Screen of Death is incredibly annoying, but often easily diagnosed.The most common culprits ...

3 Windows OS Loader %SystemRoot%\system32\winload.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\winload.efi 4 Windows NT OS Kernel %SystemRoot%\system32\ntoskrnl.exe When you hit the ...

There are a lot of myths about PC troubleshooting I could delve into, so really, this article is just a taster. It might ...

Microsoft offers numerous useful tools that can help users and admins diagnose problems in Windows 10 and 11. Here’s how to use them for best results. As people use Windows 10 or 11 in their daily ...

For a limited time, the Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your PC All-in-One for Dummies 3rd Edition by Wiley is available for free. This eBook offers easy to understand instructions on how to diagnose ...

If you stop and think about it, a Windows PC is a pretty amazing machine. That little box (or big box, if you use a desktop) contains dozens of small components most likely made by different companies ...

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Building a PC is a little like walking a tightrope without a net. Okay, it’s not quite that dangerous, but unlike buying an off-the-shelf system, you have to be your own tech support staff. Sure, you ...

Months go by, and Windows works. Then, out of nowhere, your computer slows down. Files don’t open right away. Programs freeze or shut down. Your system probably needs some TLC, but what should you do?

Virtual Printing problems As previously noted, when attempting to install Virtual PC 6.1.x, users without administrator access cannot complete the process. A user with administrator privileges has to ...