Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a technology built into Windows that helps protect you from executable code launching from places it's not supposed to. DEP does that by marking some areas of your PC's memory as being for data only, no executable code or apps will be allowed to run from those areas of memory.

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.

For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner. This article contains information about how the tool differs from an antivirus or antimalware product, how you can download and run the tool, what occurs when the tool finds malware, and tool release information.

If you are having issues installing or updating Gaming Services on your PC, or if you are noticing that the Xbox app for PC is launching with missing content, you may want to download and run the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC.

Windows 11. Microsoft is retiring the Windows legacy inbox Troubleshooters, such as Keyboard troubleshooter and Speech troubleshooter, and the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) that runs them.

Launch the Xbox app on your PC. Select your profile picture and go to Settings. Go to About to view your version number. Note that you’ll see three different version numbers here. The version number listed as “Internal” is the relevant number for your Xbox app on PC.

Find out how to add a printer or scanner in Windows. Find out how to install the latest driver for your printer in Windows. Find out how to set a default printer in Windows. Find out how to view the print queue in Windows. Find out how to change a printer’s status from “offline” to “online” in Windows.

If you're having a problem with printer connectivity in Windows, go to Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows. Find out how to install the latest driver for your printer. If you recently upgraded Windows, your printer driver might need to be reinstalled.

Start by running the printer offline troubleshooter in the Get Help app. Get Help automatically runs diagnostics and takes the correct steps to fix most printer issues. Open Get Help. If the Get Help app is unable to resolve your printer issue, try the possible solutions listed: Windows 11 Windows 10. 1.

Windows 10 Windows 11. Summary. Microsoft Update Health Tools is offered to devices through Windows Update as update KB4023057. This update is applicable for both Windows consumer and commercial devices, with a slightly different purpose and functionality.