Windows & PC fixes, tips and tutorials that actually work

Does Windows Reset Keep Drivers?
Windows 10

Does Windows Reset Keep Drivers?

Reset this PC can keep some drivers and replace others. Check Device Manager, Windows Update, and the PC maker's support page after the reset.

Does Windows Reset Delete Everything?
Windows 10

Does Windows Reset Delete Everything?

Windows Reset does not always delete everything. Keep my files keeps personal files, while Remove everything wipes the Windows drive.

Start Menu Keeps Popping Up
Windows 11

Start Menu Keeps Popping Up

A stuck Windows key or faulty keyboard can trigger the Start menu popping up; unplug devices one by one to find the trigger.

Windows Update Registry Editor: Check the Right Source
Windows Registry

Windows Update Registry Editor: Check the Right Source

Check whether Windows Update values are controlled by Policies, Group Policy, MDM, or WSUS before editing Regedit, so you change the right key.

Control Panel Reset Ink Levels
Windows 11

Control Panel Reset Ink Levels

Power the printer off, reseat the cartridge, clean the contacts, then power it back on before any reset. Then check whether the warning is a false low-ink alert, chip fault, or pad counter.

Does Windows Backup Use Onedrive?
Windows 10

Does Windows Backup Use Onedrive?

Windows Backup uses OneDrive for folders and some settings, but it is not a full PC image backup. It covers setup limits, restore details, and what it does not save.

How to Set Up Uefi
Drivers & Hardware

How to Set Up Uefi

Set up UEFI by switching firmware to UEFI boot mode, using GPT for the Windows disk or installer, and converting legacy installs first.

BIOS Reset Windows 10: The Right Fix for Each Case
Windows 10

BIOS Reset Windows 10: The Right Fix for Each Case

Pick the reset method that matches your problem: UEFI defaults for booting PCs, CMOS clear for dead-start systems, or vendor recovery for lockouts.

Audio Missing on Computer
Drivers & Hardware

Audio Missing on Computer

Check the output device first, then the driver stack and Windows Audio service. If the device is not detected, it is a hardware or driver issue, not a volume issue.

Windows Install Not Connecting to Internet
Windows 10

Windows Install Not Connecting to Internet

First check hardware, drivers, and router sign-in. If OOBE blocks setup, use Ethernet, USB tethering, or an offline bypass.

Command Prompt Missing in AutoCAD: Fixes That Work
Command Prompt

Command Prompt Missing in AutoCAD: Fixes That Work

Restore AutoCAD’s missing command prompt with Ctrl+9 or Cmd+9, then check off-screen placement, workspace settings, and profile corruption.

BIOS Not Showing Boot Options: Fixes That Work
Drivers & Hardware

BIOS Not Showing Boot Options: Fixes That Work

If BIOS shows no boot options, check whether the drive is detected first. If it is, the issue is usually boot mode or bootloader, not the firmware menu.