If you are interested in fixing your computer yourself or simply getting answers to questions or just learning more, here are some excellent websites that provide various options for free tech support for your Windows PC.

Microsoft Support 

Computer Hope

Free help including forums and you can even chat with a volunteer about your issue.

Bleeping Computer

A community devoted to providing free original content consisting of computer help and tutorials in such a way that the beginning computer user can understand.

Ransomware Help

Some types of ransomware can be decrypted for free.  Visit this website to find out more.

Lifewire.com

Clear tech advice without the jargon!

The How-To Geek

iFixit – The free repair manual

iFixit has instructions on how to repair a variety of electronic devices including laptops, iphones, etc.