Use this app to try to recover lost files that have been deleted from your local storage device (including internal drives, external drives, and USB devices) and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin. Recovery on cloud storage and network file shares is not supported.

Use this app to try to recover lost files that have been deleted from your local storage device (including internal drives, external drives, and USB devices) and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin. Recovery on cloud storage and network file shares is not supported.

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.

By using System Restore, you can undo these changes without affecting your personal files, providing a safe way to resolve problems without losing important data. System Restore works by utilizing restore points, which are snapshots of the system's configuration and settings at a specific moment.

Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.

In the left-hand navigation panel of the window that opens, select This PC. In the Search This PC text box found in the top right-hand corner of the window, enter in the file name of a missing file. If the files still can't be located via search and a temporary profile isn't being used, use the troubleshooter to fix problems with Search.

Learn about Windows RE, how to access it, and the different tools it offers.

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.

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.

Creating a recovery media is a proactive measure to ensure that you can quickly and efficiently restore your system in case of major issues such as hardware failure. This media can be used for bare metal recovery on the device it was created for, ensuring a smooth and efficient restoration process.