In Windows 11/10/8/7, the System File Checker is integrated with Windows Resource Protection, which protects registry keys and folders as well as critical system files. If any changes are detected to ...

Your PC is acting strange, and Microsoft isn't telling you why. Discover the hidden repair tricks to fix corrupted files ...

To solve some of the frustrations with drivers, DLLs, and incompatible applications, Microsoft added a number of utilities to Windows 2000. In this Daily Drill Down, Michael Freeman gives an overview ...

Windows Event Viewer shows the system events and helps review app, security, and system logs useful to check errors on Windows 11. However, this handy utility can stop working for various reasons, ...

The System File Checker (sfc.exe) is a command-line tool built into Windows that helps you repair corrupted system files. If you can't boot your PC, the Winhelponline blog explains how to use it from ...

The creators of one of the best VPNs have unveiled a new checking tool to help keep you safe when downloading files from the internet. While not a traditional antivirus, Nord's new File Checker is a ...

There's currently a major bug in Windows Defender, the free antivirus software that ships with Windows 10. Running a Quick or Full scan will fail after a few seconds and only go through a handful of ...