If used properly, new features built into Windows 11 offer safe, nearly complete backup, restore, repair, and recovery operations without third-party tools — but there are some caveats worth knowing.

Is a clean install your go-to for stubborn Windows issues? Think again. There are ample recovery options right at your ...

Microsoft is expanding the toolbox of recovery options for Windows 11. After recently adding the ability to reinstall Windows via Windows Update—at least in version 24H2—the company is now introducing ...

To safely downgrade from Windows 11 24H2 to 23H2, use the Go Back feature within 10 days via Settings > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Recovery > Go Back. If unavailable, manually install 23H2 by ...

If your Windows keeps booting into Recovery Mode or Win RE environment, this step-by-step guide will help you. Although it is an unusual situation, it could happen for several reasons, including a ...

A new day, a new Windows Bug. Microsoft’s August 2025 cumulative update has caused unexpected problems for Windows users, specifically with system recovery features. After applying the latest Patch ...

When Windows won’t boot up, it can be a disturbing experience. But that moment passes quickly, and you must decide how to get past this (hopefully) temporary hiccup. Fortunately, there are plenty of ...

The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is crucial to your Windows system. It features tools and utilities in Microsoft Windows operating systems, such as Startup Repair, System restore, System image ...

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