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.

Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows. Tip: The best way to get driver updates in Windows is automatically using Windows Update. For more information, see Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware.

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

Windows 11 uses Windows Update to install recommended drivers automatically and lets you manually install optional driver updates when they’re available. Note: Optional drivers aren’t installed automatically. To manually install optional driver updates: Select Start and then select Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options.

Here are a few options you can try if you want to be able to use this driver: See if an updated and compatible driver is available through Windows Update or from the driver manufacturer. If that doesn’t work, you can try turning off the Memory Integrity setting in Windows Security.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more. Note: Use these steps for Windows programs.

Get Help has troubleshooters, or diagnostic tests, that can check your system configuration for anything that might be causing issues using your devices. View troubleshooter results. After you run any troubleshooter, Get Help provides details on any findings and suggestions for possible remedies.

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.

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.

To determine if the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter is being used on a Windows device, select one of the following two methods: When the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter driver is being used by a display adapter, Microsoft recommends updating it to instead use the manufacture's driver.