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Hard Drive Maintenance

Error Code 0xc0000185 - Featured - Windows Wally

How To Fix Error Code 0xc0000185

Published on July 18th, 2014 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, When I start my computer it says error code 0xc0000185 and then it doesn’t go any further. I don’t want to reinstall Windows. What should I do?” – Jenna B., USA Before addressing ... Read More


Common Software

Gaming On Windows 8.1 - Featured - Windows Wally

Crashes and Freezes While Gaming On Windows 8.1

Published on July 13th, 2014 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, I am considering gaming on Windows 8.1 by upgrading from Windows 7. I’ve heard some people complaining about this. Whats the deal?”  - John Y., United Kingdom Before addressing any computer issue, I always ... Read More