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The Recycle Bin stores the files you’ve deleted in case you ever want to restore them. Occasionally, the Recycle Bin on C:/ becomes corrupted and stops working — and it’s not clear what you can do to fix it. This guide explains how to troubleshoot the problem. What Causes the “Recycle Bin Is Corrupted” Error When the recycle bin becomes corrupted, you can no longer clear the bin or restore any of the files that you previously deleted. Essentially, any files in the recycle bin become stuck there, and you have to permanently delete files to get rid of them. When the recycle bin becomes corrupted users receive the message, “The Recycle Bin on C:\ is corrupted. Do you want to empty the Recycle Bin for this drive?” If you press Yes , the files are deleted and the empty recycle bin will work properly until you reboot the computer. There are a couple of potential causes for this glitch, including: Corrupted DLL files. The Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file type is used by the Windows...

There’s more than one way to make text edits in Microsoft Excel. From changing letter case to adding a prefix, you can use Power Query to edit text in bulk. This is a great alternative to manual work or functions and formulas. How to Edit Your Text with Power Query To edit your text using Excel Power Query, you’ll follow the same steps to get started. Once you open the Power Query Editor, you can make one or more changes before transferring the data back to your spreadsheet. Select the cells containing the text you want to change, go to the Data tab, and choose From Table/Range in the Get & Transform Data section. Alternatively, you can right-click and pick Get Data From Table/Range . If your data is not already formatted as a table, you’ll be prompted to do so. Confirm the cell range in the pop-up window and optionally check the box if you have headers. Then, select OK to continue. Tip : You can revert your data back to a cell range by deleting the table in Excel l...

One of the best ways to display your data with emphasis or clarity is to add borders in Excel. You can apply and customize borders in a variety of ways in Microsoft Excel to suit your needs and your data. You have a few easy ways to add borders in Excel and then customize the line weight, color, and position. Let’s look at how to use each one. Use the Borders Button and Menu Probably the simplest way to add cell borders is using the Borders button. This option lets you quickly apply a top, bottom, outside, or double border using the default line style and color. Select the cells by dragging your cursor through them. For the entire sheet, use the Select All button (triangle) on the top left of the worksheet. Go to the Home tab, use the down arrow next to the Borders button to see your available options, and choose the one you want. The nice thing about the Borders button is that it retains your previous selection. This means you can select another cell or range and ju...

Microsoft has released its brand-new artificial intelligence (AI) companion, Microsoft Copilot. Previously known as Bing Chat, Copilot has a series of new abilities that can help you get more done in less time. In this article, we’ll provide a brief description of each of Microsoft’s new AI copilots, then we’ll focus on the Windows 11 copilot and what it can do to boost your productivity. What Is Microsoft Copilot? Microsoft Copilot is an artificial intelligence chatbot you can ask to perform different tasks, including generating text and images and answering general questions. Microsoft’s plan is to have a Copilot in each of its apps to provide assistance and improve user experience across the Microsoft ecosystem. Here are the different Copilots that are currently available or slated for future release: Windows 11 Copilot: Available for free as a preview in North America, Asia, and South America, Windows 11 Copilot lets you perform tasks, get answers, and create AI-generate...

Hyper-V is a useful virtualization tool that lets Windows 11 users run virtual machines on their PCs. The problem is that it can cause problems with other apps and emulators, preventing you from using some programs or playing games. In this tutorial, we’ll explain how to disable Hyper-V so that you can get back to gaming in peace. What Is Hyper-V? Hyper-V is a virtualization platform developed that lets users create and run virtual machines (VMs) on Windows 10 and Windows 11 Pro , Education, and Enterprise. This makes it possible to run multiple operating systems on a single PC, reducing hardware costs and making it easier to test new software during development. However, Hyper-V can cause conflicts with third-party apps like VMWare Workstation, VirtualBox, and some game emulators. Because of this, many users like to disable Hyper-V — especially since it has no use for most PC owners. Note: Hyper-V is not available on Windows 11 Home Edition. How to Check if Hyper-V Is Runnin...