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.

The tool removes malicious software from an already-infected computer. Antivirus products block malicious software from running on a computer. It is significantly more desirable to block malicious software from running on a computer than to remove it after infection.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter.

Blue Screen errors (also called bug checks, STOP code errors, kernel errors, or BSOD errors) can occur if a serious problem causes Windows to shut down or restart unexpectedly to protect itself from data loss.

The Microsoft Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware. 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.

Rollback of these binaries might allow an attacker to circumvent VBS security features and exfiltrate data that is protected by VBS. This issue is described in CVE-2024-21302 | Windows Secure Kernel Mode Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

If you get an error code while downloading and installing Windows updates, the Update Troubleshooter can help resolve the problem. Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Next, under Most frequent, select Windows Update > Run.

This article covers error codes that are generated by Device Manager in Windows. You probably reached this article because Device Manager or another tool like DXDiag reported an error code, and you are not sure how to resolve it.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter.

Microsoft is aware of new variants of the class of attack known as speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities. The variants are named L1 Terminal Fault (L1TF) and Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS). An attacker who can successfully exploit L1TF or MDS may be able to read privileged data across trust boundaries.