Deleting the WinSxS folder is unsafe. Learn what WinSxS does and how to clean it safely using Disk Cleanup, Storage Sense, and DISM to free real space in Windows 10 and 11.

Microsoft is set to officially retire Windows 10 on Oct. 14, ending the operating system's security and feature updates. Though that's sad news for the hundreds of millions of Windows 10 users out ...

Alex Valdes from Bellevue, Washington has been pumping content into the Internet river for quite a while, including stints at MSNBC.com, MSN, Bing, MoneyTalksNews, Tipico and more. He admits to being ...

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 ...

For years now, folks have been using Rufus to bypass Windows 11's onerous installation requirements. Got a system without Secure Boot or a functional TPM? No problem! Some buzz was going around that ...

Microsoft is gradually rolling out Windows 11 25H2. You can wait for the update to arrive, or manually install it. The 2025 version tightens security and tweaks ...

In the latest beta version of Windows 11 (via Neowin), Microsoft has simplified the installation process and, in doing so, addressed one of the most annoying aspects of the operating system’s setup.

Embarking on a fresh Windows installation – whether it’s upgrading to Windows 11, reinstalling Windows 10, or setting up a new PC – should be a straightforward ...

Soon to be the official tool for managing Python installations on Windows, the new Python Installation Manager picks up where the ‘py’ launcher left off. Python is a first-class citizen on Microsoft ...

Subject says a lot of it. I have an older Surface Book (used to be my wife's) that I wanted to wipe and reload. It has been sitting for a long time and there's a good chance both batteries (keyboard ...

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the drive.

Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk has an MBR partition table occurs because your computer's settings (UEFI mode) are not compatible with the disk's partition format (MBR).