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 Start to run that troubleshooter. Available Windows troubleshooters Get Help has troubleshooters, or diagnostic tests, that can check your system configuration for anything that might be causing issues ...

Learn how to troubleshoot problems installing or running games from the Xbox app for PC and handhelds.

Some icons in My Computer, in Windows Explorer, on the desktop, or on the Quick Launch Bar change randomly. Troubleshoots and fixes common issues with file and folder operations in Windows.

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.

Windows 11 might shut down or restart unexpectedly when a serious problem occurs, causing you to briefly see an error message, such as “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart.” Windows 11 will then restart automatically.

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 Start to run that troubleshooter. After you run any troubleshooter, Get Help provides details on any findings and suggestions for possible remedies.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more. Note: Use these steps for Windows programs.

This article explains how to repair apps and programs in Windows 10 and use Settings to fix common app issues without reinstalling. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Select the app you want to fix. Select Advanced options under the name of the app (some apps don't have this option).

Your Windows device may run slowly for several reasons, such as limited storage space, too many startup apps running in the background, outdated software, or hardware that no longer meets modern performance needs.

Turn on OneDrive Files On-Demand to save space by storing smaller placeholder files on your hard drive instead of full-size files. Run antivirus software like Windows Security to scan and clean up any malware that might be consuming hard-drive space.