Right-click on Start and select Computer Management. Use the keyboard shortcut +R, type compmgmt.msc and press Enter. The Event Viewer is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that you can use to view and manage event logs.

Type “tpm.msc” (do not use quotation marks) and choose OK. If you see a message saying a “Compatible TPM cannot be found,” your PC may have a TPM that is disabled. See How to enable TPM for more information or check your PC manufacturer’s support information for instructions to enable the TPM.

Fixes an issue that occurs when you add a group Managed Service Account into user rights assignment policies through gpedit.msc in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012.

To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must do so from the Windows folder.

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.

Select Start , enter device manager. Then, select Device Manager from the search results. Was this information helpful?

Windows includes a tool called Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe). This tool gathers information about your computer and displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment, which you can use to diagnose computer issues. Note.

Learn how to optimize system performance by managing startup applications in Windows.

Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) is a set of built‑in Windows tools designed to help troubleshoot and fix common system problems. If your PC has trouble starting, Windows RE can automatically launch and attempt to repair the issue. It also serves as a central starting point for advanced tools used in manual system recovery.