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.

Open your Windows Security settings. Select Virus & threat protection > Protection history. The Microsoft Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware. Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.

If the steps above don't work, you may need to reinstall Windows. For more info, see Windows 10 recovery options. Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

Launch the Xbox app for PC. Click your Profile picture. Click on Support. Click on Gaming Services Repair Tool. Click on Start Troubleshooting.

Using your Series 2 controller, open the Xbox Accessories app. Scroll to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, then select Configure. Select New profile, and then give your profile a name. When you’re done, press the B button for the changes to take effect. Create multiple profiles in the app and switch between them using the built-in ...

Summary. This update services the EDR sensor included in the new Microsoft Defender for Endpoint unified solution package released in 2021. Installation is required before this package can be applied. For more information about prerequisites and installation steps refer to Onboard Windows servers to the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint service.

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.

When you get a new device and start up Windows 10 for the first time, the antivirus protection that comes installed with the device is your default security app.

Open the Surface app. In the Surface app, expand Help & support to check if the update status is "You're up to date" or something else. If needed, select the option to update the devices. Note: If you don't have the Surface app installed, you can download the Surface app from the Microsoft Store.

How to open PC Health Check. In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to search for “PC Health Check,” then select it from the list of results. If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version.