Learn how to use the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter to fix corrupted registry keys, prevent programs from being installed or removed, and access the product code. The troubleshooter runs on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7.

Learn how to use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to scan and restore Windows system files that are not working or causing crashes. Follow the steps to run SFC.exe, view the scan results, and manually replace the corrupted files if needed.

Learn how to uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows 10 or 11 using different methods. Find tips and troubleshooters for common issues and errors.

Fixes an issue in which recycled files are deleted permanently if you delete files from a DFS link in a network environment on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 after you redirect the Recycle Bin to the DFS link.

Learn how to fix common issues with Windows Installer service, such as access denied, service not started, or service not accessed. Find out how to run a troubleshooter, check file and folder names, enable logging, and manually uninstall programs.

Learn how to use Microsoft Defender Antivirus to scan and remove malware from your PC. Follow the steps to run an offline scan, view the results, and take action on the detected threats.

Learn how to restore files from a backup or a previous version after you can't find them on your computer or you deleted them by mistake. Follow the steps to access previous versions of files and folders from Windows Backup or restore points.

Learn how to use Windows File Recovery, a command line app from the Microsoft Store, to restore deleted files from your local storage device. This app requires Windows 10 build 19041 or later and does not support cloud storage or network file shares.

Learn how to update the drivers and firmware for your Surface device using Windows Update or manual links. Find the links for different Surface models and Windows versions.

Download and install this update to fix issues with applications that use the Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) library of Visual C++ 2013 in high-DPI mode. The update is available for both x86 and x64 systems and supports multiple languages.