Automatically fix Windows security issues - Microsoft Support
Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair Windows security problems by turning on UAC, DEP protection, Windows Firewall, and other Windows security options and features. Select the Download button on this page. In the File Download dialog box, click Run or Open, and then follow the steps in the Windows Security Troubleshooter.
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel. If you're trying to remove malware, you can use Windows Security (or another antivirus tool), or you can use the Windows Malicious Software Removal tool.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth. Important: When you run this command, DISM uses Windows Update to provide the files that are required to fix corruptions. However, if your Windows Update client is already broken, use a running Windows installation as the repair source, or use a Windows side-by-side folder from a network share or ...
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
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.
KB5043950: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint known issue
Important Defender for Endpoint has been removed from the base image for Windows 11, version 24H2 and needs to be manually installed whenever a device goes from Home to Pro. Use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command-line tool to install the Windows Sense Client from an elevated command prompt. See the command below.
Update drivers manually in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
PC Health Check app brings you up to date info on your Windows device health, helping you take action to improve your device performance and troubleshoot performance problems. It is periodically updated based on customer feedback to help you make the most of your Windows PC. How to open PC Health Check.
Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software ...
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.
Remove malware from your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.
Applies To: OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Windows
Unlicensed Product and activation errors in Office
To restore all features of Office, you'll need to fix the problem that's causing activation to fail. Step 1: Sign in to Office with the right account. If Office asks you to sign in, enter the account you used to buy Office. You'll see "We couldn't find any Office products" if you use the wrong address. Try this: Sign in to Office.
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