If you've been dragging your feet on an OS upgrade, there are a few ways to switch for free.

A RunDLL error occurs when a DLL file that is needed to start with a program, run at startup, or set up as a scheduled task fails to start. Windows tries to load this ...

The Windows Insider Program has evolved tremendously in the last 11 years. For enterprise customers, those changes have been a source of confusion. Recent key leadership shifts suggest more unwelcome ...

Windows 10 PCs can receive free security updates until October 2026. To qualify for free personal updates, enroll with a Microsoft account. Customers in any of the 30 EEA countries automatically ...

5. Use the SetupDiag tool to identify the cause Windows creates detailed log files each time it attempts an upgrade. Those logs aren't designed to be decoded by mere mortals, which is why Microsoft ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 is still possible even after Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. Although many devices continue to run the retired operating system, switching to Windows ...

WinRAR diagnostic messages appear when the program runs into a problem during compression, extraction, or archive validation.

Windows XXX: First introduced as "Windows Explorer" back in the Windows 95 era, File Explorer has been an integral part of the PC operating system for decades. File Explorer now serves double duty as ...

There are many reasons to switch to Linux, such as security, free software, and data protection. We compare the distributions ...

It took time for the Steam Deck to be fully baked, and perhaps Microsoft needs some time, too. If it’s finally figured out ...

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...