Learn how to use Manage and Optimize Drives to keep your disk and data drives defragmented and at top performance in Windows.

DISM provides the files required to repair your corrupted files. You should run DISM prior to running the System File Checker. To do this: Open an elevated command prompt. Type cmd in the Search box. In the search results, right-click Command Prompt, and then select Run as administrator.

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.

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.

To start the Disk Cleanup tool and specify the hard disk to be cleaned by using the command line, follow these steps: Click Start, and then click Run. c:\windows\SYSTEM32\cleanmgr.exe /d Drive Note In this command, the placeholder Drive represents the drive letter of the hard disk to be cleaned.

Recovery can involve using system restore points, reset options, recovery drives, or reinstalling the operating system to return your PC to a functional state. Windows provides several built-in tools to help you manage these processes effectively.

Following the installation of the October 2024 security update, some customers report that the OpenSSH (Open Secure Shell) service fails to start, preventing SSH connections. The service fails with no detailed logging, and manual intervention is required to run the sshd.exe process.

Get Help has troubleshooters you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Run to start that troubleshooter.

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.

Using this tool will reinstall the current version of Windows on your device. This tool preserves all your apps, documents, and settings. Make sure to keep your PC connected to a power source and the internet during reinstallation. The reinstall will take you to the Windows Update page in Settings.