I would say all computer users must have a rescue disk. You don’t know when you will need it. One day or the other, you might end up in a situation where your Windows computer won’t boot! Nowadays, ...

If you already have a Windows installation disc, then you may not need to create a System Repair or Recovery Disc in Windows 11/10. But if you do not have one, then it is better to create and keep it ...

Windows comes with a built-in repair environment called the Recovery Environment. Unfortunately, it is possible for the recovery environment to become inaccessible. The same tools can be accessed by ...

If you ever find that some cataclysmic error prevents your Windows 7 computer from booting, you might be able to easily recover from catastrophe -- but only if you ...

In the April, 2010, issue of PC World, and back in December here at the old Hassle-Free PC Blog, I explained how Windows 7 users can use built-in tools to create a system-repair disc–an important step ...

Did Santa (or perhaps Chanu-klaus) bring you a new PC this year? That’s great! You must have been a good little user. While I’m sure you’re eager to start using the new system, it’s worth taking a ...