Summary. This update automatically applies Safe OS Dynamic Update 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.

Select the Start button, then type control panel in the search box next to the Start button on the taskbar and select Control Panel (Desktop app) from the results. Search Control Panel for Recovery, and select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next . Choose the restore point related to the problematic app, driver, or update, and then select Next ...

In your browser, click the Tools icon, and then click Internet options. In the Internet options dialog box, click the Connections tab, and then click LAN settings. In the Local area network (LAN) settings dialog box, select the Automatically detect settings check box, and then click OK.

To open the On-Screen Keyboard. Go to Start , then select Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard, and turn on the On-Screen Keyboard toggle. A keyboard that can be used to move around the screen and enter text will appear on the screen. The keyboard will remain on the screen until you close it. Note: To open the OSK from the sign-in screen, select ...

Microsoft generally releases the MSRT on a monthly cadence as part of Windows Update or as a standalone tool. (For exceptions, see Skipped releases.)Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families).For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Open and run DxDiag.exe. This tool is used to collect info about devices to help troubleshoot problems with DirectX sound and video. A support person might ask for this info, or you might post it in a forum when you ask for help. In Windows, select Start and enter dxdiag into the search box on the taskbar. Select dxdiag from the results. In the ...

Note NTBackup, Windows Server Backup, System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) or any third-party backup application’s backed-up data can be impacted.

Windows 10. Optimizing your drives can help your PC run smoother and boot up faster. To optimize them: Select the search bar on the taskbar and enter defrag. Select Defragment and Optimize Drives. Select the disk drive you want to optimize. Select the Optimize button.

Summary. This update addresses an issue in which the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) may not be accessible after installing the October 10, 2023 – KB5031358 (OS Build 22000.2538) or a later Windows update. This issue might occur when you use Windows Update on a computer that is running Windows 11, version 21H1. IMPORTANT.

Tips to free up drive space on your PC. Windows 8.1. Getting a message that your PC is running out of room can be a stressful event—or, even a genuine emergency if you're in the middle of an important project. The good news is you can probably free up a lot of space on your PC running Windows by following the tips here.