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.

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.

If you are having issues installing or updating Gaming Services on your PC, or if you are noticing that the Xbox app for PC is launching with missing content, you may want to download and run the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC.

Win32/Conficker has multiple propagation methods. These include the following: Exploitation of the vulnerability that is patched by security update 958644 (MS08-067) The use of network shares. The use of AutoPlay functionality.

Regsvr32 is a command-line utility to register and unregister OLE controls, such as DLLs and ActiveX controls in the Windows Registry. Regsvr32.exe is installed in the %systemroot%\System32 folder in Windows XP and later versions of Windows. The 64-bit version is %systemroot%\System32\regsvr32.exe.

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.

Windows includes a tool called Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe). This tool gathers information about your computer and displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment, which you can use to diagnose computer issues.

This article describes an issue when you use a Win32 app on the taskbar in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2. The update has prerequisites. Symptoms. After you pin a Win32 app (such as Internet Explorer for Desktop) on the taskbar, open an instance, and then unpin it.

Adding Registry Subkeys or Adding and Changing Registry Values. To add a registry subkey or add or change a registry value, make the appropriate changes in the registry, and then export the appropriate subkey or subkeys. Exported registry subkeys are automatically saved as .reg files.

Fixes an issue in which you receive a "Win32 error 2," "Win32 error 6," or "Win32 error 64" error message when you access shared files or printers. This issue occurs in Windows Server 2008 SP2 or in Windows Vista SP2.