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.

Windows includes a tool called Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe). This tool gathers information about your computer and displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment, which you can use to diagnose computer issues.

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.

Each release of the tool helps detect and remove current, prevalent malicious software. This malicious software includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Microsoft uses several metrics to determine the prevalence of a malicious software family and the damage that can be associated with it.

Launch the Xbox app forPC. Click your Profile picture. Click on Support. Click on Gaming Services Repair Tool. Click on Start Troubleshooting.

Windows 10. Use System restore to make restore points when you install a new app, driver, or Windows update, and when you create a restore point manually. Restoring won’t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers, and updates installed after the restore point was made. To go back to a restore point:

Windows 10. Type about in the search box on your taskbar, and then select About your PC. View your PC info.

Check for Windows updates. Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.

Step 1: Download the Offline System Update file (OSU1) To use the Offline System Update, you'll need: A Windows-based PC with an Internet connection and a USB port. A USB flash drive with a minimum 6 GB of space formatted as NTFS. Most USB flash drives come formatted as FAT32 and will have to be reformatted to NTFS.

Windows 10. On the Search bar on the taskbar, enter system configuration. Select System Configuration from the list of results. For more info, see MSConfig the System Configuration tool. How to open MSConfig in Windows 10.