Category: Guides

Newer Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs might require you to manually enable legacy boot mode in order to boot into older operating systems or bootable tools and utilities. However, when you’ve finished with those applications, it’s often necessary to re-enable UEFI booting to resume using your PC normally. What is Legacy Boot Mode With […]

If your installation of Windows 10 is acting up or misbehaving, it is possible to perform a reinstallation of Windows 10 that keeps your files, documents, data, settings, and apps intact. Reinstalling Windows 10 does not format your PC, and can be used to correct problems with missing DLL errors, failed sfc scans, start menu […]

If you recently installed a new version of Windows next to a previous one, your computer will now show a dual-boot menu in the Windows Boot Manager screen from where you can choose which Windows versions to boot into: the new version or the earlier version. In this article, learn how to remove the dual-boot […]

This guide details how you can troubleshoot and fix a computer that won’t start (or won’t boot). This guide goes through various solutions and fixes that you can apply for most Windows versions: XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. Fix with Easy Recovery Essentials Using Easy Recovery Essentials (EasyRE) and its built-in Automated Repair […]

This guide details how you can troubleshoot and fix a slow boot. This guide details general tips that you can apply for these Windows versions: XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10. Fixes for a slow boot Fix #1: Check the HDD and/or RAM If the slow booting of your computer is caused by a failing […]

This guide details how you can reset your BIOS (or CMOS) to its default settings. This guide applies regardless of the Windows version you currently have installed on your computer, including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. You can follow the instructions from this guide for most major manufacturer of computers: […]

This guide details how you can test if your hard-disk is failing or it’s corrupted. You can follow these steps to check the status of your HDD for the following Windows versions: XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. To test if your HDD or SSD drive has failed, use the SMART (S.M.A.R.T.) utility that’s […]

This guide details how you can refresh or reset your Windows 8system without using the installation media (the DVD or the USB drive). You need to have the installation media or the original ISO file (from your Microsoft account) to configure your system. Afterwards, you can refresh or reset Windows 8/8.1 without the installation media. […]

This guide explains how to use the BCDEdit (bcdedit.exe) utility for the following Windows versions: Vista, 7, 8, 8.1or10 BCDEdit is the command-line utility that you can use to manage BCD stores on your computer. BCDEdit works similarly to Bootcfg.exe available on Windows XP systems, but with more options available and various improvements. BCDEdit on […]

Learn how to convert a GPT disk to a MBR disk on a Windows system using Disk Management, Command Prompt or Easy Recovery Essentials. Easy Recovery Essentials can automatically convert a GPT disk to a MBR disk. Contents Difference between GPT and MBR GPT (or GUID Partition Table) is the updated version of the MBR […]