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.

Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall / Change. Then follow the directions on the screen. Need more help? If you can't find an app or program, try the tips in See all your apps in Windows 10 and Program is not listed in add/remove programs after installation.

The Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC is now also integrated directly into the Xbox app for PC. To run the Gaming Services Repair Tool on your PC, make sure you have the 2311.1001.7.0 version or newer of the Xbox app on PC installed. To check your Xbox app version number: Launch the Xbox app for PC. Click your Profile picture.

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.

Surface Devices Windows 11 Windows 10 Surface. If your Surface isn’t working properly, the Microsoft Surface app and Surface Diagnostic Toolkit can help you find and solve problems. Notes: If your work or school manages your Surface, check with your IT department before running the tool.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a powerful tool that finds and removes malware from your PC. Here's how to use it in Windows 10 or 11 to scan your PC. Important: Before you use Microsoft Defender Offline, make sure to save any open files and close apps and programs. Open your Windows Security settings.

Refunds for digital games include Microsoft Store digital game offers, Xbox apps (excluding movies and TV apps), digital gaming bundle offers, digital game durable content, and some digital game consumable content, whether made available through the Xbox console, on your PC, or on your mobile device.

For the best experience, download and install the new version of the Quick Assist app from Microsoft Store. If you have problems installing Quick Assist, here are some steps to try to get it installed and working properly.

How to add a file type or process exclusion to Windows Security. Microsoft security help and learning. Find out how to stop Windows Security from alerting you about or blocking a trusted file, file type, or process, by adding it to the exclusions list.

The .NET Framework Repair Tool provides an option to repair the versions of .NET Framework that are installed on the computer (step 3 of the process in the "Repair Tool options" section). The tool requires the redistributable files of those versions to be available at the time of repair.