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.
How do I open and run DxDiag.exe to collect information about my device ...
Learn how to use the DxDiag.exe tool to collect system information useful for troubleshooting problems with Microsoft Casual Games.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, your operating system may begin to malfunction. Common symptoms include Windows features not working properly, system errors, or Windows becoming unresponsive or freezing.
List of security program cleanup and uninstall tools
Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.
Codecs FAQ - Microsoft Support
Windows Media Player and other apps use codecs to play and create media files. A codec can consist of two parts: an encoder that compresses the media file (encoding) and a decoder that decompresses the file (decoding). Some codecs include both parts, and other codecs only include one of them.
Codecs in Media Player - Microsoft Support
Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store. Windows includes codecs that allow Media Player to play the following formats out of the box: Codec packs add additional codec support to Windows.
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Zip and unzip files - Microsoft Support
Combine several files into a single compressed folder to save storage space or to share them more easily.
Automatically diagnose and repair Windows file and folder problems ...
Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair problems with files and folders in Windows. These problems might include the inablility to delete files or folders from the Recycle Bin, or troubles with trying to copy, move, rename, or delete a file. Select the Download button on this page.
How to troubleshoot playback in Windows Media Player 9
DVD playback requires that you have a third-party DVD decoder installed on your computer. If the third-party program that came with the decoder cannot play the DVD, Media Player cannot play the DVD either.