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.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Uninstall from the Start menu. Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall.

The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) helps remove malicious software from computers that are running any of the following operating systems: Windows 10. Windows Server 2019. Windows Server 2016. Windows 8.1. Windows Server 2012 R2. Windows Server 2008 R2. Windows 7. Windows Server 2008.

Launch the Xbox app for PC. Click your Profile picture. Click on Support. Click on Gaming Services Repair Tool. Click on Start Troubleshooting.

File compression software. If you run file compression software on your PC, we recommend that you not let the software access and compress file folders where your games are installed. By default, games from the Xbox app and Microsoft Store will install to the C: drive.

Right-click on Start > File Explorer. Select the disc drive where the game was installed to (typically the C: drive), then go to /XboxGames if you let games install to the default folder. Otherwise, the games are located in the custom folder location where you set your games to install.

Method 1: Windows 7 and 8.1 - Use the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Method 2: Check BIOS settings and chipset drivers. Method 3: Update or reinstall the driver. Method 4: Remove and reinstall IDE/ATAPI drivers. Method 5: Fix corrupted registry entries. Method 6: Create a registry subkey.

Windows 10. Potentially unwanted applications (PUA) are a category of software that can cause your machine to run slowly, display unexpected ads, or at worst, install other software which may be more harmful or annoying. Windows Security has reputation-based protection that can help protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications.

How to play from the Xbox app for Windows. On your Windows device, launch the Xbox app for Windows. Select Search on the taskbar, type Xbox, and then select it from the list. If the app isn’t installed, you can get it for free from the Microsoft Store. Sign in with your Microsoft account. In the sidebar menu on the left, select Cloud Gaming.

Select Update Driver. If Windows doesn't find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions. Reinstall the device driver. In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.