Once your computer has booted up to the Personalization Screen (Windows 8 and Windows 10) or “Set Up Windows” screen (Windows Vista), you can create a user account and login to the desktop. Windows ...

If you're committed to Windows software, and unless you're overwhelmed in-love with Win8, I recommend staying with Win 7 OS. I just purchased a copy of win 8 Pro and spent two weeks using the OS for ...

With Windows 8, Microsoft has taken the need for improved backup and restore functionality to heart. A new utility aptly named “Refresh” is included with the upcoming operating system that is set to ...

Brian Freeman found a flaw in my article Reinstall Windows when you’ve lost your reinstall disc or partition. I told readers that “when it comes time to activate Windows, use the activation number on ...

You can instruct Windows 8 to restore the computer to its original state from within the operating system itself; you no longer need to boot to a recovery partition ...

You can obtain Windows 8 install media after the fact with the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. You can use the generic key provided by Microsoft for the download. I ...