Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether.

Learn how to use the Gaming Services Repair Tool to troubleshoot installation and update issues with Gaming Services on PC.

Addresses an elevation of privilege vulnerability detailed in CVE 2024-38081. Removes out of support operating system and .NET Framework versions. The tool supports all the features from the previous release as-is. Notes. The .NET Framework Repair Tool is available in English only.

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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.

Windows includes a tool called Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe). This tool gathers information about your computer and displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment, which you can use to diagnose computer issues.

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.

Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 offline installer package now. The hotfix has been superseded with the latest updates of .NET Framework, which contain all fixes that were previously included in the hotfix. It is recommended to install the latest updates of .NET Framework.

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.

We recommend that you use the web installer instead of the offline installer for optimal efficiency and bandwidth requirements. When you install this package, you can see following packages or updates installed as per operating system: