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.

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.

Troubleshoots and fixes common issues with security and malware prevention in Windows.

First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open. The troubleshooter provides steps for you to follow. If a program isn't listed in the uninstall options, you'll be asked for that program's product code.

When a Windows PowerShell script calls the Console.Write method, or when you run an executable file for an application from a Windows PowerShell session, values are written into the PowerShell console. Additionally, a corresponding console handle is created.

Real-time protection is a feature in the Windows Security app that continuously monitors your device for potential threats such as viruses, malware, and spyware. This feature ensures that your device is actively protected by scanning files and programs as they are accessed or executed.

To apply this update, you must install Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. There's no prerequisite to apply this update in Windows Server 2012. To apply this update, the DefaultSecureProtocols registry subkey must be added.

To digitally sign an Office document, you must have a current (not expired) digital certificate. Digital certificates are typically issued by a certificate authority (CA), which is a trusted third-party entity that issues digital certificates for use by other parties.

Learn about the Windows Security app and some of the most common tools you can use.

Added supportability on Operations Manager Linux Agent for systems with OpenSSL 3.0: Rocky Linux 9, Alma Linux 9, RHEL 9.0, Oracle 9.0, Debian 12, and Ubuntu 22.