Microsoft generally releases the MSRT on a monthly cadence as part of Windows Update or as a standalone tool. (For exceptions, see Skipped releases.)Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families).For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.

An update that prevents a "0xC0000034" error message when you try to install Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, or Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1 is available - Microsoft Support.

The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is intended for use with the operating systems that are listed in the "Applies to" section. Operating systems that are not included in the list were not tested and, therefore, are not supported. These unsupported operating systems include all versions and editions of embedded operating systems.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a powerful tool that finds and removes malware from your PC. Here's how to use it in Windows 10 or 11 to scan your PC. Important: Before you use Microsoft Defender Offline, make sure to save any open files and close apps and programs. Open your Windows Security settings.

Windows 10. 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. Windows 11 Windows 10.

Fix-it tools aren’t used in Windows 10. Instead, use a troubleshooter to help solve problems with your PC.

Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates and then install any available updates. If the problems aren't all resolved, try running the troubleshooter again to check for additional errors, or see Fix Windows Update errors and follow the troubleshooting steps.

Fix problems using Windows Update isn't displayed. If your PC is managed by your work or school, Fix problems using Windows Update might be unavailable. The option might also be missing if you’re running a version of Windows that’s earlier than Windows 11 with the 2022 annual update.

Windows 7. Select the Start button , and then select Control Panel. In the search box, type Performance Information and Tools, and then, in the list of results, select Performance Information and Tools. Select View and print detailed performance and system information. In the System section, you can see what type of operating system you're ...

Find the Recycle Bin. Windows 10. If your desktop shows no icons at all, right-click (or press and hold) the desktop and select View. If Show desktop icons has no checkmark, click it to add one. If that doesn't work, try this: Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings. Make sure the check box for Recycle Bin is ...