Load up a USB drive with the right software, and you’ll have a complete toolkit to restart, troubleshoot, and repair Windows PCs. I’ve learned to keep a collection of useful Windows tools and repair ...

Windows Deployment Service (WDS) is a powerful tool that allows network-based installation of Windows OS to computers without needing physical media. This guide will walk us through installing and ...

Sam McCurry wisely created an image backup of his internal drive. Now he wants to know how that backup can help him should Windows fail to boot. An image backup copies the complete contents of your ...

You can troubleshoot an old PC at your home. In addition to common issues to look for, there's another task you should take on -- create a bootable USB drive. I know, I know. The first time I heard ...

I have been trying to successfully image Windows 7 boxes using WinPE(4 or 5) and either DISM, ImageX, or GimageX? I have built Brian Jackson's WinPE4 and utils that incorporates GimageX. I can ...

Safe Mode lets Windows start with only essential drivers and services, allowing you to troubleshoot crashes, faulty drivers, ...

Several days ago, we covered where to download a Windows 10, 8.1, or 7 ISO image file, but a common question is what do you do once the image is downloaded? The answer is make a bootable USB drive out ...

The ADK includes tools such as Windows Configuration Designer, Windows Pre-installation Environment (WinPE), Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM), Windows System Image Manager (WSIM), ...

The Windows 10 Technical Preview has been available for a few months now, and while it still has its issues, it’s worth checking out if you prefer to be on the cutting edge when it comes to the latest ...

The now-unsupported Surface Duo continues living thanks to enthusiasts' efforts. The DuoWOA team has released dual boot images and new Windows drivers with audio improvements and other fixes. The ...

Making a full system image backup preserves not only your files, but Windows and all its settings as well. Here are the best free Windows backup and recovery tools with step-by-step instructions. When ...