While Windows is arguably one of the most accessible operating systems available, Microsoft doesn’t plaster your desktop with every single feature and option. In fact, certain options are well hidden so that less technically inclined users don’t break anything. As a PC tech, of course, you’ll be the one digging up these options and understanding how they work. The Registry rests at the heart of Windows, storing everything there is to know about your computer. The Windows boot files are special files used to load the OS. The Task Manager utility enables ...

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