Need to use third-party programs to open files on your PC? Here's how to change file associations in Windows 10 and choose which apps open which file types.

Disable app access to File System in Windows 11/10 Windows 11 Assuming you are running Windows 11, press Win+I in combination to open Windows Settings. In the window that opens, navigate to ...

If you don't usually review dump files to troubleshoot problems, they are probably wasting valuable space – here's how to delete them on Windows 10.

The Windows registry is a sprawling, usually impenetrable settings file covering just about every aspect of the operating system and applications running on a computer.

Did you change ownership of a system file? Use this guide to restore the original TrustedInstaller built-in user account as the rightful owner of the file on Windows 10.

Windows 10's Settings menu will look familiar to Windows 8.1 users -- it's a more robust, more Control Panel-like version of the Settings charm.

File History automatically backs up important files and documents, while the Windows Backup Tool backs up core files, settings, and apps so you can copy them to a new PC.

Windows 10 System Settings superguide: How to adjust sound, notifications, and more There are a lot of options inside Windows 10's Settings app. This guide helps you sift through the essentials.