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.

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.

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.

To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must do so from the Windows folder.

Windows provides a variety of configuration tools tailored to meet the needs of different users. These built-in tools facilitate your device's customization and monitoring, allowing you to change Windows' configuration to suit your preferences and requirements with precision.

These issues occur because the MFC implementation of Visual C++ 2013 contains incorrect code for handling high-DPI mode. A fix is available for this MFC implementation, and the fix does not require affected applications to be recompiled.

To fix this issue, follow the steps for your Office version and installation type. See the 'More Information' section to determine whether your Office installation is Click-to-Run or MSI-based. To fix this issue, install the June 7, 2016, update for Outlook 2016.

In current Windows 11 builds, we'll automatically fix certain critical problems on your Windows device to keep it running smoothly. We’ll also recommend troubleshooting for other problems that aren’t critical to normal Windows operation but might impact your experience.

Follow these steps to let Outlook diagnose and fix errors in your Outlook mail profile that might be causing the issue. In Outlook, choose File. Choose Account Settings > Account Settings. On the Email tab, choose your account (profile), and then choose Repair.

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