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.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to bring back the TrustedInstaller built-in user account to system files you may have changed ownership on Windows 10.

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.

In Windows 10 you can change most (but not all) of your computer's basic settings in the new Settings menu, which has a permanent home in the Start menu, right above the Power button.

The registry key you need to open is HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT CLSID {018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6} (note Regedit does have a Find function). Locate the System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree, double ...

To set up File History on a Windows 10 PC, connect your backup device, then go to Settings > Update & Security > Files Backup. Click Add a drive under the Back up using File History header.

Nor can File History restore an entire Windows installation. Such coverage comes from whole-system backup and restore tools; see “ How to make a Windows 10 or 11 image backup ” for details.