For a stable system

Windows users should avoid these 7 deadly sins

One wrong click and nothing works: Krone+ reveals the common mistakes you should avoid when configuring Windows.

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Freezing systems, the dreaded blue screen of death (BSOD), sluggish working speed: Microsoft Windows users often complain about poorly optimized systems in everyday use. Sometimes, however, the problem lies outside the PC: many users make the situation worse with their behavior.

There are Windows users who, for reasons of "system hygiene", re-install their PC every few years and remove unnecessary ballast so that it runs more smoothly again. And there are people who work with Windows installations for years without any problems and hardly ever run into problems. The difference? The second user group adheres to a few rules of conduct that can help maintain system stability in the long term. Krone+ reveals which ones.