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.

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

To use the Offline System Update, you'll need: Note The original Xbox One console may require an extra update, depending on which version of the operating system it is currently running. If you have an original Xbox One console, skip to the ”Original Xbox One console only” section below.

Learn how to get the latest software and driver updates for your Windows 10/11 device so you can keep playing your Xbox games.

What problem does this troubleshooter address? This troubleshooter addresses devices which are not scanning for updates for certain internal reasons. How does the troubleshooter mitigate the problem? The troubleshooter resets the update scanning process which should prompt the device to start a new scan.

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.

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Use this tool if your device hasn’t received a feature update automatically through Windows Update. Download the Windows Update Assistant. What does Windows Update Assistant do? When to use the Windows Update Assistant? Use the Windows Update Assistant if:

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In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to search for PC Health Check, then select it from the list of results. If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version.