As the expiration date for Windows 10 presses ever closer, spare a thought for its classic forerunner. No, not Windows 8 – ...

Windows 10 and Windows 11 have had their share of problems. According to the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), the operating system experienced 1394 security vulnerabilities in 2024.

The Windows Settings app is great, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming because of the number of options it offers. To make ...

How to reset all Local Group Policy settings on Windows 10 If you made many Group Policy changes, you can revert the settings to their defaults quickly. In this guide, we show you how to complete ...

Check Disk (CHKDSK) is a built-in Windows tool that scans your hard drive for errors and fixes them to improve system performance and prevent data loss. Whether you’re experiencing slow performance, ...

Microsoft the new Windows 11 for the general public last week, available via OTA as well as ISO files. Unfortunately, Microsoft is quite tough with the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11 and a ...

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If you still get the ERROR_OPLOCK_HANDLE_CLOSED, follow these steps to reinstall the driver: In conclusion, to fix the ERROR_OPLOCK_HANDLE_CLOSED, you can restart the SMB service, disable ...

The ERROR_DISK_REPAIR_REDIRECTED (error code 792 – 0x318) indicates that Windows has redirected disk repair operations, usually due to a file system issue or bad ...

How to enable Windows Subsystem for Linux optional component for WSL 1 WSL 2 is now the standard, but if for any reason you also want to use WSL 1 alongside it, you'll need the optional Windows ...