Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
To access the code, you'll need a tool for reading MSI files—which is typically available to IT professionals. You'll find the product code in the property table of the MSI file. The troubleshooter helps fix problems that: Corrupt registry keys on 64-bit operating systems. Corrupt registry keys that control the update data.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether. If this happens, you can use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool (DISM) and the System File Checker tool (SFC) to scan your system files and restore any corrupted or missing files.
Find the Recycle Bin in Windows - Microsoft Support
Can't find the Recycle Bin on your Windows device? Whether it's hidden or missing after an update, this article will help you quickly locate and restore it. If your desktop doesn't show any icons, right-click (or press and hold on a touch device) on the desktop and select View. Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it.
Files are deleted permanently after you redirect the Recycle Bin by ...
Fixes an issue in which recycled files are deleted permanently if you delete files from a DFS link in a network environment on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 after you redirect the Recycle Bin to the DFS link.
Troubleshoot “Something went wrong” startup errors on Xbox
Look for the section below that contains the error code you’re seeing: Step 1: Can you bring up the Xbox Startup Troubleshooter? Did this resolve the issue? Troubleshoot errors from the “Something went wrong” startup screen on Xbox.
Troubleshooting downloadable content on Windows 10/11
Get help if you're having trouble playing content downloaded from the Xbox network on your Windows 10/11 device.
What’s new: Xbox app on PC updates | Xbox Support
Check here for release info, FAQs, and known issues we're tracking (and what you can do about them). The list below contains the latest Xbox app on PC version numbers, features that have been added or updated, and known issues that we’re currently tracking. To find your Xbox app on PC version number: Launch the Xbox app on your PC.
January 14, 2025—KB5049983 (OS Build 20348.3091)
Microsoft is investigating whether consumer customers using Home or Pro editions of Windows are affected. Customers can temporarily resolve the issue by updating permissions (ACLs) on the affected directories. Follow these steps: Open PowerShell as an Administrator.
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
To access the code, you'll need a tool for reading MSI files—which is typically available to IT professionals. You'll find the product code in the property table of the MSI file. The troubleshooter helps fix problems that: Corrupt registry keys on 64-bit operating systems. Corrupt registry keys that control the update data.
"Access Denied" or other errors when you access or work with files and ...
Issue 1: You receive an "Access Denied" error message or a similar message. Issue 2: You cannot access, change, save, or delete files and folders. Issue 3: You cannot open a file or folder after you install a new version of Windows. To resolve a particular issue, follow the steps for the issue that best describes your situation.