If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

How to open MSConfig in Windows 10. On the Search bar on the taskbar, enter system configuration. Select System Configuration from the list of results. For more info, see MSConfig the System Configuration tool.

Administrators can change security settings, install software and hardware, access all files on the computer, and make changes to other user accounts. To log on as an administrator, you need to have a user account on the computer with an Administrator account type.

Add an app to run automatically at startup in Windows 10. Select the Start button and scroll to find the app you want to run at startup. Right-click the app, select More, and then select Open file location. This opens the location where the shortcut to the app is saved.

Fix Windows Update errors. Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ. Learn how to get older apps or programs to run on Windows 10 or Windows 11 by adjusting compatibility settings.

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that checks for problems with files on your computer. To run it, follow these steps: Make sure you've installed the latest updates for Windows, and then restart your machine. To find out more, read Update Windows.

There are two ways to open Registry Editor in Windows 10: In the search box on the taskbar, type regedit, then select Registry Editor (Desktop app) from the results. Right-click Start , then select Run. Type regedit in the Open: box, and then select OK.

Each release of the tool helps detect and remove current, prevalent malicious software. This malicious software includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Microsoft uses several metrics to determine the prevalence of a malicious software family and the damage that can be associated with it.

Find out how to choose between the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office. Get answers to some common questions about 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.

You can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 if your device meets hardware specifications, and if the Windows 11 release has been made available to your device.