System Restore won’t run on Linda Burgess’ PC. I offer some advice. System Restore automatically backs up the state of Windows and your installed programs (but not your data). When Windows misbehaves, ...

Windows utility program System Restore can reverse harmful changes made to your PC, computer expert Jim Foley explains. So if you install sketchy software or that "update" sends things downhill, start ...

Windows 11 Point-in-Time Restore lets you roll back updates, drivers, and settings fast without reinstalling Windows.

There are many ways to backup your Mac computer and restore all of its data: cloud-based software, third-party apps, external hard drives. Time Machine is a software that's built into your Mac, and ...

If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

Maybe your PC won’t boot. Or it could be infected with some kind of persistent malware. Perhaps Windows puts up a Blue Screen of Death every time you type the word aardvark. No matter what kind of ...

PC on the Fritz? It Might Be Time to Factory Reset Your Windows Computer If your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC is struggling, or you're looking to sell, it could be time to restore the computer to its ...