Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: Some of my files are turning into files I can’t open. I get this message ...

Before we start, here are some scenarios in which you can use these tips to extract data from the PowerPoint file or fix it and make it work as expected. This is not a PowerPoint Presentation.

Corruption is bad in any walk of life, but you certainly don't want it in your computer. Yet when your apps aren't working correctly, or Windows seems to just crash for no reason, there's a good ...

One of the nightmares of managing (storing and transferring) and working with media files is having them turn corrupt and inaccessible. There are numerous reasons that can damage a file and render it ...

Microsoft Outlook has features to make emailing easier and faster. However, several people have reported some troubles when using it. If you find it difficult accessing your personal data file, you ...

Is there a free way to scan a group of PDF files to find the one that is reported corrupt? Acrobat Pro seems to just say "I skipped one file because it's either corrupt or you don't have access" when ...

How to Repair a Microsoft Outlook PST or OST file Your email has been sent Microsoft’s Inbox Repair tool can solve certain problems with your Outlook file. Find out how you can fix issues that may ...

Why copying and pasting isn't a real backup: The danger of 'silent' data corruption ...