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.

Fixes an issue in which applications that use the MFC library of Visual C++ 2013 may behave incorrectly when the operating system is in high-DPI mode.

Try running the compatibility troubleshooter: In the search box on the taskbar, type Run programs made for previous versions of Windows and select it in the results. Select Next, select the program you're having trouble with, then select Next again.

To fix this error, try the following: Update the device driver. Roll back the device driver. Uninstall and reinstall the device driver. Learn how to fix graphics device driver error code 43 in Windows 10.

Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

This update automatically applies Safe OS Dynamic Update ( KB5034232) to the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) on a running PC to address a security vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass BitLocker encryption by using WinRE. For more information, see CVE-2024-20666.

Resolves vulnerabilities in the Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft Silverlight that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted document or goes to an untrusted webpage that contains embedded TrueType or OpenType fonts.

Use the 32-bit installer if you’re using a 32-bit version of Windows and the 64-bit installer with a 64-bit version of Windows. To determine which version of Windows you’re using, follow the steps in Method 1 or 2. If one method doesn’t work, try the other.

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.

This update provides new functionality and performance improvements for the graphics platform. Install this update if you have installed the Windows Internet Explorer 9 Tech Preview 3 build, and are experiencing crashes and hangs while running Windows Live applications.