Microsoft really wants you to upgrade to Windows 10 and you should if you want a faster, more secure, and better user experience. It may seem scary to install and learn a new operating system, but Windows 10 is dramatically better, easier to use, and has major improvements that you will find worthy of the upgrade. All these advancements and new features are sure to be useful to you: New and Improved Start Menu Better Performance with Faster Speed Huge Visual Performance Compatible with Older Apps and New Ones […]
Can my Windows XP machine handle Windows 7 or Windows 8?
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Not all PCs are created equal, and a PC that is excellent for running Windows XP might not be able to handle an upgrade. Find out whether you can upgrade.
Some tips to work out if a hardware failure is causing your computer problems
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Your computer has served you well over the years, but lately you’ve been running into issues that you haven’t experienced in the past. You haven’t made any notable changes to your system and so you’re a little baffled by what’s causing the problem. Sound familiar? You’re starting to see blue screens, your hard drive is making a horrendous noise, or your computer beeps at your when you turn it on. Hopefully it’s something as simple as a driver or software update but maybe you’re about to experience a hardware failure. […]
What is the difference between available and free physical memory?
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When your computer starts slowing down, there could be any number of reasons for this happening, and with a bit of troubleshooting you can often determine the culprit. We offer a number of free resources within the ReviverSoft Blog if you want to do it yourself and we also have a number of products on our website that will do a lot of the work for you. Working through this troubleshooting process can tell you whether you can solve the problem with some maintenance and optimization, get by with an […]
The Best Ways to Upgrade to Windows 8.1
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Upgrading to Windows 8.1 brings new challenges compared to Windows 8. Find out about them here.
Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8
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Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8 is a simple process that can get complicated if you don’t know what’s going on. Fortunately, that’s where we come in.
Upgrading a PC from Scratch – Walkthrough – Part 1
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I recently had occasion to upgrade most of my desktop PC. It was running terribly. Even basic Web browsing took an eternity, never mind games, graphics applications or anything at all.
12 Great Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 8
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We’ve got 12 good reasons why you should upgrade to Windows 8 when it goes on sale in October 2012.
Can Your PC Run Windows 8, And Should It?
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Not every PC can run Windows 8. Here are some good ways to test if your PC is ready for an upgrade, or if you should stick with the operating system you have.
How to Reinstall Windows 7 – A Quick Guide
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Often, an operating system will become corrupted, slow or unstable over time.
The Windows 8 Release Preview is Out!
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The Windows 8 Release Preview is the last consumer-oriented preview of Windows before the October 2012 release. Here’s how to install it.
How to Upgrade from XP to Windows 7 the Right Way
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Just like Captain America, you too can upgrade to a stronger, faster and better form: Windows XP to Windows 7.
Top 5 Reasons Not to Use Windows XP
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In the past, we’ve recommended Windows XP as a great choice for older PCs due to its light footprint and low system requirements. Well, here’s the flipside of that argument: five reasons why it’s not a good idea to use XP after all.
Is Internet Explorer 6 Dead? Here’s the Latest News
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Here are the reasons why it’s really important to stop using IE6 and either update it to IE9 or switch to an alternative browser.
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