Articles tagged: reformatting
It Was My Time to Reformat and Reinstall
The steps I took, the software I installed, and a few things I discovered as I reinstalled Windows 11 on my main machine.
How Do I Gain Administrative Access to a Second-hand Computer?
It’s important to understand the risk of buying a used computer.
Five Steps to Repair Windows 10 Without Losing Programs
Before you give up and reinstall Windows, try to repair Windows 10 without losing programs.
Why Did I Lose Applications After My Machine was Formatted?
By definition, reformatting a hard drive erases everything. The big question is, why didn't the technician tell you that?!
How do I remove boot choices that I no longer want?
In Windows XP removing boot choices is as simple as editing a hidden configuration file. Fortunately finding that file is relatively easy.