I knew something was off when my PC started taking longer and longer to reach the desktop. Like most people, I first tried ...

There are various reasons why Windows does not start. The first assumption is a defect in the boot environment that prevents the system from starting. However, causes can also be a defective file ...

With the release of Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate editions, Microsoft is including a little gift called XP Mode. XP Mode is a virtual machine running Windows XP. I call it a gift since to ...

Unless you built your PC yourself, there are probably a bunch of programs installed on your system that start with Windows, though what they do--and whether they really need to start with Windows--is ...

Unlike Fast Startup in Windows, the Fast Boot setting bypasses some of the initial tests your computer runs when it first starts up. Anyone who needs regular access to the BIOS—like overclockers—might ...

Understanding the startup and shutdown history of your Windows computer can be crucial for troubleshooting, security, and general system maintenance. Here’s how you can access and analyze this ...

I distinctly remember around 20 years ago pressing the start button on my beige Windows XP desktop and waiting three or four minutes for it to fully boot. I was always so excited to get on my PC and ...