Need to use third-party programs to open files on your PC? Here's how to change file associations in Windows 10 and choose which apps open which file types.

Also: How to reset Windows 11 without losing your apps, files, and settings Microsoft offers its command-line recovery program, though it's not what I'd call user-friendly.

You can view hidden files on Windows by opening up a File Explorer window, switching to the View tab on the ribbon bar, and checking the Hidden items box.