To repair the corrupted files manually, view details of the System File Checker process to find the corrupted file, and then manually replace the corrupted file with a known good copy of the file. Open an elevated command prompt, as described previously.

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Use this app to try to recover lost files that have been deleted from your local storage device (including internal drives, external drives, and USB devices) and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin.

Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it. If your desktop shows icons, but the Recycle Bin is missing, verify that it's not disabled in your desktop settings. The Recycle Bin icon should be displayed on your desktop.

Learn how to configure File History and how to recover files and folders that have been deleted or accidentally changed.

Learn about the different reset options in Windows and how to reset your device.

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Use this tool if your device hasn’t received a feature update automatically through Windows Update. Download the Windows Update Assistant. What does Windows Update Assistant do? When to use the Windows Update Assistant? Use the Windows Update Assistant if:

Use the Windows Update Troubleshooter to fix Windows 11 Update errors. Check third-party drivers and download any updates. You can find third-party drivers and installation instructions for any hardware you’ve added to your device on the manufacturer’s website. Unplug extra hardware.

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.