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:

Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel. If you're trying to remove malware, you can use Windows Security (or another antivirus tool), or you can use the Windows Malicious Software Removal tool.

This article explains how to repair apps and programs in Windows 11 and use Settings to fix common app issues without reinstalling. You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs. Repair options from the Settings page.

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.

To invoke the classic Outlook diagnostics in the Get Help app directly go to Classic Outlook troubleshooters. Output from the classic Outlook Get Help diagnostic go to this folder, %LocalAppData%\GetHelp. There are some scenarios where the Get Help troubleshooters may not work.

When you select an AppFix, you can start the program executable (.exe) file, and the AppFix is applied. If a suitable AppFix is found, the tool eventually helps you generate and test matching file information.

Learn how to troubleshoot problems updating Windows. Find answers to common questions and issues installing Windows updates.

Real-time protection is a feature in the Windows Security app that continuously monitors your device for potential threats such as viruses, malware, and spyware. This feature ensures that your device is actively protected by scanning files and programs as they are accessed or executed.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus continuously scans your device for potential threats and takes immediate action to neutralize them. This proactive approach helps to prevent malware infections and keeps your device running smoothly.

Learn how to get older apps or programs to run on Windows 10 or Windows 11 by adjusting compatibility settings.