Tag Archives: System Reset

All About System Restore, System Reset, and  Factory Reset in Windows 10 and Windows 11

    All About System Restore, System Reset, and  Factory Reset in Windows 10 and Windows 11 Over the years we’ve helped several people who used System Reset instead of  System Restore. We know how confusing all these Windows 10/Windows 11 recovery options can be – especially if you’re upset, frustrated, aggravated, or in a hurry. So, let’s… Read More »

System Restore, System Reset, Fresh Start and Factory Reset… What’s the Difference?

    System Restore, System Reset, Fresh Start, and Factory Reset… What’s the Difference? We recently helped someone who had to reinstall all her programs because she ran a Windows 10 System Reset instead of a System Restore. And right then, we realized how confusing all the Windows 10 recovery options can be at times, especially if you’re… Read More »

Recovery Media, Repair Media, Installation Media, News Media, Long Island Medium

Recovery Media, Repair Media, Installation Media, News Media, Long Island Medium This all began with a question from one of our InfoAve subscribers, Jim B. who wrote to ask us about recovery drives, repair discs, and installation media. Jim wrote: “I have read several “explanations” from you guys (or gal) about the care and feeding of: 1.) Installation… Read More »

When and How to Use System Restore, System Reset, Fresh Start or Factory Reset

When and How to Use System Restore, System Reset, Fresh Start or Factory Reset [Windows 10] We recently helped someone who had to reinstall all her programs because she ran a Windows 10 System Reset instead of a System Restore. And right then, we realized how confusing it can be at times, especially if you’re upset, frustrated or… Read More »

One Way to Repair Corrupted Windows 10 System Files

    One Way to Repair Corrupted Windows 10 System Files If you’re getting strange error messages or features are not working on your Windows 10 PC it may because some of the core Windows system files have been corrupted.  This can happen for a number of reasons – a failed update, a program that you installed, malware,… Read More »