How To Reset Wsa To Fix Problems On Windows 11

On Windows 11, if the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) isn’t working correctly or want to start from scratch again, you can reset the experience to fix problems without re-downloading anything. You can perform this action in two ways. You can use the repair option to reset the subsystem keeping your settings and apps. Or you can use the reset option that deletes all the apps and settings and reinstall WSA to its original state....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 372 words · Steve Scaglione

How To Restart Vmware Workstation Without Rebooting Windows 11

On Windows 11 , you can use VMware Workstation to create and manage virtual machines to run different operating systems, but if the virtualization app stops responding for some reason, you will notice that restarting it will prompt you for elevation, and the app will not work correctly. Usually, if VMware crashes or stops responding, the best way to start fresh again is to restart your computer . However, if that’s not an option at that particular time, then there is a way to close and start the application again without rebooting Windows 11....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 270 words · Linda Hall

How To See All Existing User Accounts On Windows 10

To see user accounts on Windows 10, open Settings > Accounts > Family & Other people and check the accounts. Alternatively, open Command Prompt and run the “net user” command to view the accounts. On PowerShell, you can run the “Get-LocalUser” command to see the accounts. You can also use the Computer Management console to complete this task. On Windows 10 , sometimes, you may need to know the information about all the available user accounts configured on your device for many reasons....

January 9, 2026 · 3 min · 592 words · Robert Shore

How To Turn Off Copilot Ai Responses On Bing Search Results

To disable Copilot responses on Bing search, from a search result page on Bing, click the menu button from the top-right and turn off “Copilot response on result page” and “Scroll to open Copilot.” On Bing , it’s now possible to disable those Copilot responses on every search result, and in this guide, I will show you how to complete this configuration. Although AI may help you get answers quicker in some instances, more often than not, Copilot , like every other chatbot AI, does not produce accurate responses....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 332 words · Iris Waters

How To Turn On Or Off System Tray Icons From Taskbar On Windows 10

To turn Windows 10 System Tray icons on and off, open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Turn system icons on or off , and then decide the icons that should appear in the Taskbar. On Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Select which icons appear on the Taskbar , you can decide whether icons from apps and specific features appear in the System Tray will remain hidden in the overflow menu....

January 9, 2026 · 3 min · 499 words · Nancy Howard

How To Use Cleanup Recommendations To Free Space On Windows 11

Cleanup Recommendations on Windows 11 is a feature that helps you find apps, files, and other content to delete, freeing up hard drive space on your computer. The feature is part of the Storage settings, and it intelligently detects and suggests the amount of space that Windows 11 can reclaim by deleting large or unused files, uninstalling unused apps, and clearing duplicate file copies already uploaded to OneDrive. The operating system cannot make the decision to delete files and programs for you, but if the computer is running low on storage, you can use these suggestions to delete unused files and remove apps to make more room for other content....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 350 words · William Barrows

How To View System Information On Windows 7

If you’re about to install a new app, or you’re troubleshooting your device, there is not a better place to figure out basic questions about the operating system and hardware than using System from Control Panel. The quickest way to get to System is to right-click the Computer shortcut and selecting Properties , from the Start menu or from most places where you see the Computer shortcut. System is organized in four different sections with useful information about your computer: Windows edition shows you which version of Windows you are currently running and Service Pack number; System displays your computer’s Windows Experience Index based score, basically this is a number that tells you the overall capability of your computer, and important hardware detail (CPU make and model, installed memory, and if you are using 32-bit or 64-bit version); Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings shows just that information and you can modify these settings by clicking the Change settings link, and Windows activation , this verifies that you are using a genuine copy of Windows....

January 9, 2026 · 4 min · 750 words · Sherry Tassin

Microsoft Details New Xbox One Home Gold Benefits And Digital Game Sharing

In a new announcement today, Marc Whitten, Chief Product Officer, offer more details on Microsoft’s ongoing plans for Xbox One. He talked about how sharing digital games works in Xbox One and explained the new Xbox Live Gold subscription benefits, which are pretty similar to the Xbox 360 with several advantages, and revealed a new feature called “Home Gold”. On Xbox One everyone in the house can freely share digital games with each other....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 397 words · Peter Johnson

Microsoft Ends Xbox Console Companion App Support For Windows

Microsoft to retire the Xbox Console Companion app in August. The Xbox app will replace the legacy experience on Windows 11. Microsoft has revealed that it will retire the Xbox Console Companion app for Windows 11 and 10. According to the company, starting on August 28, 2023, the app will be discontinued, and users will transfer to the Xbox app. The Xbox app is the newer version that replaces the Universal Windows Platform app originally designed for Windows 10 ....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 287 words · Chelsea Chevalier

Microsoft Wants To Auto Start Copilot On 27

Soon, you may have Copilot launching automatically on your Windows 11 computer. This behavior may only be available for devices with a 27-inch display. Microsoft is also building an option in the Settings to disable it. Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 where the Copilot AI interface opens automatically on devices with wider screens. The new behavior is already available for testing on some computers enrolled in the Windows Insider Program Dev Channel ....

January 9, 2026 · 3 min · 473 words · Kathi Tumbleson

October Xbox One And Xbox 360 Free Games With Gold

As October arrives, so are the new free Xbox games for those with a Xbox Live Gold subscription. For the month of October, Microsoft is planning to make free three new games, one for Xbox One and two for Xbox 360 owners. For Xbox One owners, starting October 1st and until the end of the month will be able to download Chariot for free, a game from ID@Xbox from Canadian developers Frima....

January 9, 2026 · 1 min · 78 words · Oscar Wallace

Opposite Day Theme For Windows 10 (Download)

We are celebrating with one of a kind collection of images of the pride of being and feeling different and still being part of the world. It all starts from within, the things found in this theme reflect the attraction and inclusion of opposites. You can appreciate how life goes on and how beautifully everything makes a difference in existence by just being. You’ll find here opposite colors, sizes, and styles, all integrating for a very appealing end result of mastering uniqueness....

January 9, 2026 · 1 min · 153 words · Dawna Brown

Pumpkin Season Theme For Windows (Download)

Every season has something special, I think we can all agree that still the fall gathers the most creativity of them all. It inspires us to bring to life the leaves that are falling, the mummies from their tombs, the haunted houses, the pumpkins characters, and so much more. Now it’s that time of the year again and we got you covered with some creative photography to start bringing the spirit of the season to your desktop background....

January 9, 2026 · 1 min · 137 words · Lee Mcgonigle

Windows 10 21H1, May 2021 Update, Releases For Commercial Validation

Microsoft releases Windows 10 21H1 (May 2021 Update) for commercial pre-release validation. The new version of Windows 10 is ready for PCs not using the Home edition and managed by IT admins. Windows 10 21H1 is not yet available for regular customers. Windows 10 21H1, May 2021 Update, is available for download for commercial customers to validate their apps and explore the new features ahead of the official release later this spring....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 253 words · Bruce Benn

Windows 10 Build 15031 Releases With New Features

Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 15031 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring. The Creators Update preview includes a small number of features, improvements, and a long list of bug fixes over the previous test rollout. Windows 10 build 15031, according to the company, brings compact view overlay on Movies & TV and Skype Preview apps, there is a new feature called Dynamic Lock that automatically locks your PC when you’re away, the Game bar gets more full-screen support for additional games, and more....

January 9, 2026 · 3 min · 461 words · Michael Tyrone

Windows 10 Build 17758 Releases In The Slow Ring

Microsoft is now making available Windows 10 build 17758 for devices enrolled in the Slow ring of Windows Insider Program. This is the 34th preview rolling out as part of the October 2018 Update (version 1809) , and includes all the same improvements available for the same build number that Insiders received in the Fast ring. Windows 10 build 17758 , according to the company, addresses some issues with the Settings app, Narrator, and nearby sharing not working in certain languages....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 222 words · Joyce Beckwith

Windows 10 Build 18312 (19H1) Releases With New Features

Microsoft is dropping yet another preview for version 1903 , and this time around, the company is releasing Windows 10 build 18312 for devices enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the eighteenth build rolling out as part of the 19H1 development, and it delivers several new features and improvements. Windows 10 build 18312 is still considered a minor update, and according to Microsoft officially introduces the “Reserved Storage” feature to reduce problems during updates....

January 9, 2026 · 3 min · 592 words · Roy Neglia

Windows 10 Build 18917 (20H1) Start And Action Center Hidden Changes

In addition to the features and improvements available on Windows 10 build 18917, as part of the 20H1 development , it seems that Microsoft continues to be testing some other changes with a select number of participants of the Windows Insider Program. Alongside the new Windows Subsystem for Linux version 2 and the improvements coming to Delivery Optimization, starting with build 18917 , Windows 10 includes some Start menu and Action centers changes....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 286 words · Gary Henderson

Windows 10 Build 19564 Releases With Changes In The Fast Ring

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19564 for PCs enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program . This is the seventh preview available for testers, and it’s a minor update with changes expected to arrive in future releases of the operating system. Windows 10 build 19654 , according to the company, includes improvements to for the Graphics settings. Starting with this flight, the settings page will pre-populate the apps that you may want to change to run on a specific GPU....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 311 words · Kent Isaman

Windows 10 Build 19613.1005 Releases In The Fast Ring

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 10 build 19613.1005 as cumulative update KB4558320 for computers enrolled in the Fast ring of the Windows Insider Program. This is the preview number 17 releasing to testers, and it’s a minor update with no major changes. Update KB4558320 doesn’t increase the build number, and according to the software giant , it’s a update designed to test the “servicing pipeline with builds from the Active Development Branch in the Fast ring....

January 9, 2026 · 1 min · 126 words · Steven Thomas