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7 Ways to Fix Missing System Restore Points in Windows 10 and 11
System Restore points missing in Windows 10 or 11? These 7 fixes cover System Protection, disk space, Volume Shadow Copy,...
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Lost Windows 7 Install Disc? Create a New One From Scratch
If you’ve misplaced your Windows 7 install disc, which may be the actual discs that came with your PC or...
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How to Fix “Setup Is Preparing Your Computer for First Use” in Windows
Stuck on "Setup is preparing your computer for first use"? Fixes for Windows 7 (registry edits, hung installers) and Windows...
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Automatically Move, Delete, or Copy Files in Windows
Previously, I had written about a program to automate file management tasks in Windows, but unfortunately, the program was very...
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How to Fix a Black Screen on Windows 10/11 Laptops with Intel HD Graphics
Black screen on a Windows 10/11 laptop with Intel HD Graphics? These 8 fixes go from a quick driver reset...
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How to Disable the Touchpad on Windows 11, 10, and Mac (2026)
Stop your cursor jumping mid-sentence. How to disable the touchpad on Windows 11, 10, and macOS — Settings toggle, Device...
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How to Fix “Device Association Framework Provider Host” High CPU in Windows 11 and 10
Device Association Framework Provider Host spiking your CPU? Here are 5 fixes for Windows 10 and 11, from driver updates...
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Create a Custom Windows 7 Install Image
Creating a customized Windows 7 image can be accomplished using a few different methods and Microsoft even supplies some tips...
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Change Default Media Player and Photo Viewer in Windows 8
I’ve been running Windows 8 for a few weeks now and I recently ran into an issue when trying to...
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How to Fix “Turn on Fast Startup” Missing in Windows 10 and 11
"Turn on fast startup" not showing in Windows 10 or 11 Power Options? Hibernation is disabled. Here's how to fix...
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How to Tell if a Folder Is Shared in Windows 11 or 10
Windows no longer marks shared folders with a special icon, making it hard to tell what's shared. Here are 4...
