Just like with previous versions, once you've had your Windows 8 computer for a while, chances are it will become unstable or not be as sprightly as it once was. That's when a little clean up might be ...

One of the coolest features of Windows 8 is Refresh. Regardless of why you might want to start over, Refresh gives you a quick and easy way to start with a clean slate while also maintaining your apps ...

Windows 8 Reset and Refresh: Yes, Things Can Go Wrong You’ve got to respect Microsoft for making a big deal out of Windows 8’s reset and refresh features. Useful as they are, the main reason these ...

There’s nothing worse than installing applications or getting viruses that force you to install your Windows operating system again. Since Windows first rose to popularity with Windows 95, Microsoft, ...

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In spite of BUILD's developer focus, Microsoft has shown off a few Windows 8 features that will appeal to enterprises: meet Refresh, Reset, and Windows To Go.

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Since the Vista era, Windows users have been suffering from one of the most annoying bugs in the history of Windows bugs. It’s no bluescreen, it’s no random driver freeze — at least those always have ...

Windows 8 will include a smartphone-style reset-to-factory-defaults function, along with a way to reinstall the operating system without deleting apps and settings. Microsoft said on Wednesday that ...