Summary Microsoft has changed how it updates PCs that run the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). WinRE will be updated using the monthly cumulative update. This change only applies to PCs that get updates from Windows Update (WU) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). This change starts on June 27, 2023, for the Windows 11, version 22H2 cumulative update. Some PCs might not have a ...

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As of October 2024, Windows 10 22H2 or newer is required for some features to work properly within the Xbox app and Game Bar. You can check your version of Windows in Settings > System > About > Windows Specifications > Version.

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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.

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. Uninstall from the Start menu.

Get Help has troubleshooters you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Start to run that troubleshooter.

To update or reinstall a driver through Device Manager in Windows, watch the video or select the desired task from the following list: Having trouble playing this video? Watch it on YouTube. Save all work and close all apps. Right-click on the Start menu and then select Device Manager.

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