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How To Start Windows 8 in Safe Mode

A tutorial on starting Windows 8 in Safe Mode. If you can start Windows 8 in Safe Mode, you might be able to fix whatever startup problem you're having.

How To Clean Install Windows 8 (Part 1 of 2)

A Windows 8 clean install tutorial with detailed instructions and screenshots. A clean install is usually the best method of installing Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro.

How To Clean Install Windows 8 (Part 2 of 2)

A Windows 8 clean install tutorial with detailed instructions and screenshots. A clean install is usually the best method of installing Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro.

Disable Automatic Restart From the Advanced Boot Options Menu in Windows Vista

Windows Vista will automatically restart your PC after experiencing a Blue Screen of Death. Learn how to disable the automatic restart on system failure option via the Advanced Boot Options menu.

Disable Automatic Restart From the Advanced Boot Options Menu in Windows 7

Windows 7 will automatically restart on a Blue Screen of Death. Learn how to disable the automatic restart on system failure option via the Advanced Boot Options menu - without having to enter Windows 7!

How To Clean Install Windows XP (Part 4 of 4)

After serious system problems it's often necessary to wipe your Windows XP system clean and start over from scratch. Follow this easy to understand, visual step by step guide to erasing Windows XP and performing a clean installation. Part 4 of 4.

How To Clean Install Windows XP (Part 3 of 4)

How To Clean Install Windows XP (Part 2 of 4)

How To Clean Install Windows XP (Part 1 of 4)

How To Boot to Windows XP Safe Mode With Command Prompt

Starting your computer in Windows XP Safe Mode with Command Prompt can help you perform advanced diagnostics and solve many serious problems, especially when starting normally is not possible.

How To Start Windows XP in Safe Mode

Starting your computer in Windows XP Safe Mode can help you diagnose and solve many serious problems, especially when starting normally is not possible.

How To Perform a Startup Repair in Windows 7

A tutorial for completing a Windows 7 Startup Repair. Running a Startup Repair is a good first troubleshooting step if Windows 7 isn't starting properly.

How To Perform a New Installation of Windows 7 - Part 2 of 2

Wait for Windows 7 Setup to Complete. This is the beginning of part 2 of 2.

How To Clean Install Windows 7 (Part 3 of 3)

A Windows 7 Clean Install tutorial. Part 3 of 3.

How To Clean Install Windows 7 (Part 1 of 3)

A Windows 7 clean install tutorial with screenshots and full instructions. A clean install of Windows 7 is often the best way to install Windows 7.

How To Perform a Windows XP Repair Install (Part 2 of 2)

Step 11: Configure the workgroup or domain settings.

How To Reseat Expansion Cards

Sometimes simply reseating an expansion card - like a PCI card - can fix many issues. Reseating a card simply means removing and reinserting the card. The first step is to open your case.

How To Remove Passwords Using Offline NT Password & Registry Editor

A complete tutorial, with screenshots, on how to use Offline NT Password & Registry Editor to remove or delete a Windows password.

Step by Step Guide to Burning an ISO File to a Disc

A complete tutorial on burning an ISO image file to a CD, DVD, or BD disc using Free ISO Burner. All steps have screenshots and clear instructions.

How To Start Windows 7 Using Last Known Good Configuration

A complete tutorial on starting Windows 7 using Last Known Good Configuration. LKGC is a good first step when Windows 7 won't start.

Updating Drivers in Windows 7 Tutorial

A step by step tutorial to updating drivers in Windows 7 with screenshots and details on each step.

Formatting a Hard Drive in Windows 7 Tutorial

A step by step tutorial to formatting a hard drive in Windows 7 with screenshots and details on each step.

How To Clean Install Windows 7 (Part 2 of 3)

A Windows 7 Clean Install tutorial. Part 2 of 3.

How To Start Windows 7 in Safe Mode

A complete tutorial on how to start Windows 7 in Safe Mode. Starting Windows 7 in Safe Mode can help diagnose and solve many serious problems.

How to Reseat a Desktop Memory Module

Sometimes reseating the memory in your desktop computer can fix certain kinds of problems. Reseating memory simply means removing and reinserting it into the motherboard.