Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see the "Covered malware families" list in the "Release information" section of KB 890830 ). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.

To open Disk Management, right-click (or long-press) the Start button and select Disk Management. If you need help freeing up space on your PC, see Disk cleanup in Windows or Free up drive space in Windows. Disk Management in Windows helps you perform advanced storage tasks like initializing a new drive and extending or shrinking volumes.

Windows 10. There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly. Windows 11 Windows 10.

If the steps above don't work, you may need to reinstall Windows. For more info, see Windows 10 recovery options. Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) helps remove malicious software from computers that are running any of the following operating systems: Windows 10. Windows Server 2019. Windows Server 2016. Windows 8.1. Windows Server 2012 R2. Windows Server 2008 R2. Windows 7. Windows Server 2008.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.

Windows Remote Assistance lets someone you trust take over your PC and fix a problem from wherever they are. Before you can use it, you'll need to enable access. In the search box on the taskbar, type remote assistance , and then select Allow Remote Assistance invitations to be sent from this computer from the list of results.

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.

Windows 10. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the menu. Open Device Manager.

Select Start , enter Quick Assist, then select it in the list of results (or press the Windows key + Ctrl + Q). In the Code from assistant box, enter the 6-digit code they gave you, then select Submit. To allow the connection and start sharing your screen, select Allow. When someone is helping you, they might request full control of your PC.