First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open. The troubleshooter provides steps for you to follow. If a program isn't listed in the uninstall options, you'll be asked for that program's product code.

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.

Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista. true.

Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed - Microsoft Support. The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. true.

Describes how to troubleshoot problems that occur when you install, uninstall, or upgrade a program on a Windows-based computer by using Windows Installer.

Microsoft has released the following updated version of the Microsoft .NET Framework Repair Tool. The tool now supports Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8, 4.7.2, 4.7.1, 4.7, and 4.6.2. Therefore, fixing and repairing are also applicable to these products. Addresses an elevation of privilege vulnerability detailed in CVE 2024-38081.

Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

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.

Follow the steps below to attempt to install Quick Assist and get it working properly. 1. Make sure Microsoft Edge is installed properly and up to date. Quick Assist uses the Microsoft Edge browser control. If your device has Microsoft Edge installed, then it’s likely that Quick Assist will run properly.

Open a Command Prompt window (cmd) as admin. To check the WinRE status, run reagentc /info. If the WinRE is installed, there should be a “Windows RE location” with a path to the WinRE directory.