Have you ever actually seen the "sfc / scannow" command actually fix a problem with Windows? This fix has been floating around technical internet forums for years now, BUT I've NEVER seen it once fix ...

Unlock the secret to a fast and stable PC with this simple weekly ritual.

I am trying to verify that all protected Windows files are intact and in their original versions using the 'sfc /scannow' command. I originally installed Windows XP SP1 (Slipstreamed) from the CD-ROM ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Sometimes when something breaks in Windows, I skip the Settings app and go straight to Command Prompt. Five built-in commands handle the bulk of common ...

If working in IT has taught me anything, it is that many computer issues truly can be resolved with a reboot. If I’ve learned two things, though, it is that a myriad of remaining Windows issues can be ...

We’ve had a long ride with patch KB 3022345, the Diagnostic Tracking Service patch that has gone through at least four versions since April 21. Many of you reported to me that running a Windows file ...

Microsoft has released a new Windows Defender update that fixes an issues with SFC /scannow detecting corrupted Windows Defender PowerShell files. In July, a ...

A blog for IT professionals who work with Windows on large networks. What to do when a Windows 10 install gets damaged to the point where it won’t boot? Why, repair the code, of course! That’s what a ...