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.

Check for Windows updates. Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

Check for Windows updates. Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.

Windows 11 Windows 10. If your PC is running low on free space, you might not be able to install important Windows updates, and your PC’s performance may be affected. Here are some ways to free up space so you can keep your PC up to date and running smoothly.

Check for Windows updates. Learn how to get the latest Windows updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.

You can check troubleshooting history to see if this troubleshooter has been run on your device by going to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > View troubleshooting history and looking for the following: Windows Update troubleshooter. Automatically repair system files and settings to improve device security. Next steps.

In the search box on the taskbar, type disk cleanup, and select Disk Cleanup from the list of results. Select the drive you want to clean up, and then select OK. Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it. Select OK.

The Windows 10 Update Assistant downloads and installs feature updates on your device. Feature updates like Windows 10, version 1909 (a.k.a. the Windows 10 November 2019 Update) offer new functionality and help keep your systems secure. You’ll get these updates automatically after you download the Update Assistant.

Troubleshoot problems updating Windows. In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. This article will help you answer questions and troubleshoot common problems with your Windows 11 update.

Need more options for creating a recovery drive? For Windows 7, see Create a system repair disc. For Windows 8.1, see Create a USB recovery drive. To download Windows 11 installation media, see Recovery options in Windows.