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How to Perform a Clean Install of Windows 11
Clean installing Windows is a great step to try if you aren't able to boot into Windows! A clean installation involves wiping your drive and installing Windows from bootable installation or recovery media such as a flash drive. If you are able to boot into Windows but aren't able to sign in you can try resetting from the…
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How to Clear the Print Queue in Windows 11
The print queue shows what documents have been sent from the computer to the printer and are trying to print. If you are experiencing issues with documents not printing in Windows, and you have already verified that you are using the correct printer, it may be because there are documents pending or running into an error in…
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How to Change the Text Size in Windows 11
Looking to just change the text size of Windows 11 and not the overall size of all items on the PC? This guide will show how to change just the text size in Windows 11. 1. Click on the windows icon on the bottom of your screen and type in “make text size bigger”, you should see this setting pop up, click on Open. 2. That…
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How to Check Which Version of Windows 11 your PC is Running
This guide will show you how to check which version of Windows 11 is active and installed on your computer. 1. Click on the Windows icon at the bottom of your screen and type in “about your PC” 2. This will pull up this page in settings, which will show you info like the name of your system along with what CPU you have 3.…
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How to Run the Windows 11 Activation Troubleshooter
Maybe you just reset Windows on your computer, or maybe you just brought home a new computer. Either way, you should have a valid copy of Windows 11, but suddenly, the system is telling you to activate Windows, or that your copy of Windows isn't genuine. If you have a copy of your product key handy, you can always just…
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How to Enable HDR in Windows 11
This guide will show you how to enable HDR in Windows 11. HDR is a way to get a brighter, more vibrant picture in certain videos, games, and apps that support it. Note: Your monitor must support HDR to even see the option to enable this setting. If it is not listed in Settings, then the monitor selected does not support…
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How to clean install video card drivers in Windows 11
If you are experiencing an issue with your video card after various troubleshooting, including rolling back your drivers, then it could be due to a failed update, or perhaps the driver did not roll back properly. If this is the case, we recommend performing a clean install utilizing a program known as DDU (Display Driver…
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How to change the Desktop Background in Windows 11
This article will show how to change the desktop background for your Windows 11 PC. The background can be set to a single static image, a solid color, or a slideshow of various pictures on the computer. 1. Right-click on the Start button, typically found at the bottom of the screenn, then click on Settings. 2. From the…
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How to check which version of DirectX is installed in Windows 11
This article explains how to determine the version of DirectX installed on your Windows 11 PC. DirectX is required by many Windows games for optimal performance. If your PC lacks the appropriate version of DirectX, your game may not function correctly. Checking your version is a simple process. Here is how to check which…
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How to uninstall a specific Windows Update in Windows 11
This article provides a step-by-step guide on uninstalling updates on your Windows 11 computer. Uninstalling updates can be helpful if you encounter problems with your system after a recent update. These issues may include slow performance, frequent crashes, or software incompatibilities. Removing the problematic update…
