Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
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.
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
In search on the taskbar, enter Control Panel and select it from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features. Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall / Change. Then follow the directions on the screen. Need more help?
List of security program cleanup and uninstall tools
Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.
How to install programs from online sources on Windows
There are two ways to get apps from Microsoft Store: Select Start , and select Microsoft Store. From the taskbar, select the Microsoft Store icon.
Windows troubleshooters - Microsoft Support
Get Help has troubleshooters you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Run to start that troubleshooter.
Save or convert to PDF or XPS in Office Desktop apps
Many programs, including Microsoft Word, have the ability to open and edit PDF files. Simply sharing something as a PDF is not sufficient to guarantee the recipient can't edit the file. When you convert your spreadsheet to a PDF, the internal links within the spreadsheet will get lost during the conversion so the links will need to be verified.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Word for the web, OneNote for the web, PowerPoint for the web, Excel 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Professional 2024, Project Standard 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Project Online
How to install programs from a disc - Microsoft Support
Alternatively, if installation doesn't start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. Open the file to start installation.
Download and install Microsoft 365 Access Runtime
Desktop applications which read from and write to various files formats including Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft Office Excel and text files. To transfer data between supported file formats and a database repository, such as SQL Server.
Applies To:
Access for Microsoft 365, Access 2024, Office 2024, Access 2021, Office 2021, Access 2019, Office 2019
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows - Microsoft Support
Download the drivers for the desired device from the device manufacturer's site. Make sure to download the correct drivers that match the version and architecture of Windows. Once downloaded, if necessary, uncompress the downloaded drivers. Make a note of where the drivers are located on the Windows device.