This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

Can't sign in because your Windows password box is missing? Here's how you can easily fix this Windows glitch.

The Windows Hello Couldn't turn on the camera error occurs when your system does not detect the camera. Use these fixes to ...

Windows 11 is more advanced than you might think. We show you how to take advantage of AI‑powered Copilot tricks, ...

There are few things we all dread more than the pesky little "Windows Update" notification that seemingly pops up at the most inconvenient of times. That said, keeping your device up to date with the ...

In a job like this, you spend more time than most setting up Windows 11 devices, and these are the first apps I have to install. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

PC enthusiasts, including myself, have often tried to install Windows on Chromebooks — a project that sounds tempting on paper. After all, Windows offers greater flexibility and app support, while ...

Keeping your computer secure is more important than ever. Cyberattacks target computers, accounts and sensitive data daily. Traditional passwords have long been the cornerstone of security, but they ...

Windows 10 holdouts, unfortunately, are going to have to upgrade to the newest version of the operating system soon. That's because the end is nigh for Windows 10, and Microsoft doesn't want anyone to ...

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...

The best Windows Hello webcams add something your PC may lack: a quick, secure way to log in to your PC without a password. Wouldn’t it be nice if your PC just recognized you instead? That’s where a ...

Some legacy Blu-ray/DVD/Digital TV apps relying on Enhanced Video Renderer or DRM may fail with black screens or stuttering. Streaming apps (Netflix, Prime, Disney+) are not affected. Most Windows ...