Get step-by-step instructions for determining the operating system (OS) version on your devices and why it is so important to keep the OS updated.

An operating system is the essential software that's needed to run your computer's suite of software. Everything from video games to web browsing, basic word processing, and more is down thanks to ...

Why is my computer not detecting the operating system? Your Windows device may not detect the operating system if there’s a misconfiguration in the system’s BIOS or a defective hard drive.

Patrick Marshall answers questions about how to find out if you have a pirated version of a Windows operating system and how secure are VPNs.

Running the latest operating system on all your devices is one of the best ways to keep your digital-self safe. Steps to take before updating Windows.

Your computer's operating system is the main software that manages all the hardware and software on your computer. Updating it regularly is important, Brooks says.

When you turn on your Windows computer and receive the message that says The operating system did not shutdown cleanly, this post will help you fix the problem.

Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 10 in October. If your computer isn't compatible with Windows 11, you still have options.