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How to Uninstall or Roll Back Windows Updates: A Complete Guide

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What situations warrant rolling back updates? Uninstalling updates may be necessary in various scenarios, such as addressing bug fixes, resolving performance issues, preserving compatibility, stabilizing the system, and recovering lost data. However, caution is advised as updates often contain crucial security patches. It’s recommended to attempt other troubleshooting methods first and to back up your data before uninstalling updates. Before  proceeding with the uninstallation of any update,  we recommend  visiting our separate post titled "How to pinpoint a problematic update" to better understand; why, when and which update you should unistall.    If you're experiencing issues due to a recent Windows update, you can try uninstalling the update to fix the problem. Here's how you can do it: 1. Uninstall Update With Help of "Programs and Features" OR "Advance Option" Open "Programs and Features":  Click on "Start", then "Se

Enable ReadyBoost To Resolve Slow Speed Issue of Your PC

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What is ReadyBoost? One of the effective methods to improve your system's performance is by using ReadyBoost in Windows 10/11. This software component utilizes the disk caching feature and works in conjunction with the Sysmain service (also known as super fetch) which determines where to store files. Essentially, this feature allows you to use an external USB flash drive or SD card to enhance your PC's speed without opening up your computer to add more physical memory or when your device does not have any available slots to support additional RAM. The device you choose (USB flash drive or SD card) is utilized by the system as additional RAM. This method eliminates the need to add any internal hardware, as a USB or memory card is easily available.  To use this feature, ensure that you have at least 500 MB free and a high data transfer rate on your USB flash drive or SD card. To use ReadyBoost, please follow these steps: 1.  Insert  a  USB flash drive  or an  SD card  into the US

Fix Low Disk Space Issues & Errors Plus Optimize fragmented Hard Drives

How to Resolve Low Disk Space Issues and Optimize Your Hard Drive Resolving low disk space issues is crucial for ensuring your computer’s optimal health and functionality. A nearly full hard drive can lead to several problems, such as decreased speed, installation difficulties, and operational errors.  To avoid these issues, it's important to regularly monitor your disk space and organize your files. You can free up space by removing unnecessary files, using cloud services, or expanding your storage with an external drive.  Optimizing your hard drive is also important for smoother operation and faster startup times, and can help free up disk space. Here’s a detailed strategy for optimizing your computer’s storage: Uninstall Unnecessary Software/Apps Use Disk Clean-up Turn On Storage Sense Optimise Hard Drives External Storage Transfer System Restore Limitation OneDrive File Management Duplicate file Removal Re-Adjust Hard Disk Partition Size 1. Uninstall