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.

PC Health Check app brings you up to date info on your Windows device health, helping you take action to improve your device performance and troubleshoot performance problems. It is periodically updated based on customer feedback to help you make the most of your Windows PC. How to open PC Health Check.

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.

Click Library. Click Get Updates. Click Update or Update All with the results that have been returned. Once you have your Xbox app for PC updated to 2311.1001.7.0 or newer, you can run the Gaming Services Repair Tool with these steps: Launch the Xbox app for PC. Click your Profile picture. Click on Support. Click on Gaming Services Repair Tool.

If the driver you downloaded is an executable (.exe) file, move the focus on the file, and then press Enter to run it and install the drivers. Follow the prompts on your screen.

Press the Xbox button to open the guide, select Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Controllers & headsets, and then select the controller you want to update. On the Xbox Wireless Controller screen, select “…” to check the firmware version for your controller.

Windows 11 Windows 10. If you’re working on a Windows PC and want the apps and content from another device to show on your PC screen, you’ll want to consider mirroring that device‘s screen or projecting it to your PC. Note that you’ll need a device that supports Miracast. Here’s how to mirror another screen or project to your PC.

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.

Your PC isn't working well and you recently installed an app. Restore from a system restore point. You suspect your device has been infected. Use installation media to reinstall Windows 11. Click one of the recovery options below and follow the steps to try to get things working again.

To create a recovery drive in Windows 11: In the search box on the taskbar, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it. You might be asked to enter an admin password or confirm your choice. When the tool opens, make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next.