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. Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)

What it fixes. The troubleshooter helps fix problems that: Corrupt registry keys on 64-bit operating systems. Corrupt registry keys that control the update data. Prevent new programs from being installed. Prevent existing programs from being completely uninstalled or updated.

Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows. 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.

Find out how to choose between the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office. Get answers to some common questions about 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.

You can start a scan for malware any time you like. Note: Microsoft Defender currently offers anti-malware on Windows, Android, and macOS. From the Microsoft Defender dashboard. If you want a deeper scan, instead of selecting Quick scan in step 3, select Scan options and choose the type of scan you want.

To do this, delete all the NI files in the NativeImages directory and then run the ngen update command to regenerate them. Describes how to mitigate large numbers of block events that collect in the MDATP portal.

For version 22H2 devices that receive updates directly from Windows Update or Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS), devices automatically get the enablement package by installing the feature update to Windows 11, version 23H2. How to get this update. Prerequisites.

In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager. Select a category to see names of devices, then right-click (or press and hold) the one you’d like to update. Select Search automatically for updated driver software. Select Update Driver.

Windows Update and Microsoft Update only offer security update package 927978 if an earlier version of MSXML 4.0, of MSXML 4.0 SP1, or of MSXML 4.0 SP2 is already installed on the computer. MSXML 4.0 does not include a 64-bit parser and is only supported in WoW mode on 64-bit operating systems.

Resolves a security vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services that could allow arbitrary code to run when you view a specially crafted webpage by using Internet Explorer.