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.

This guide will show you how to find out what startup programs you can disable safely in Windows 11/10 to fix performance issues.

Also: How to reset Windows 11 without losing your apps, files, and settings Microsoft offers its command-line recovery program, though it's not what I'd call user-friendly.

You can view hidden files on Windows by opening up a File Explorer window, switching to the View tab on the ribbon bar, and checking the Hidden items box.