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 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.

Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall.

You see the following error code when you try to launch a game on a Windows 10/11 device: 0xc0ea0001. This can mean that there’s a potential service outage or an issue with the license manager on your device.

If you encounter issues installing games, try suspending your antivirus software temporarily while you attempt to troubleshoot game installation from the Xbox app or the Microsoft Store app on your PC.

Press the Start button on the taskbar, enter settings in the search bar, and then select Settings.; If you’re on a Windows 10 device, select Update & Security.If you’re on a Windows 11 device, select Windows Update.; Select Check for updates to see if any updates are available for your device.; After the updates have downloaded, select Install now to start the installation.

Restore deleted files and folders or restore a file or folder to a previous state. Navigate to the folder that used to contain the file or folder, right-click it, and then select Restore previous versions.

Go to My games & apps > See all > Apps > Captures. Set your filters to locate the captures you want to back up. Select Manage. When you select one or more captures, you’ll see a list of backup options. To back up the captures you’ve selected, choose Upload to OneDrive.

PC Health Check app brings you up to date info on your Windows device health, helping you take action to improve your device performance and troubleshoot performance problems. It is periodically updated based on customer feedback to help you make the most of your Windows PC. How to open PC Health Check. In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to ...

Find out about the My games list in the Xbox Console Companion app on Windows 10, including how to add, remove and manage games.