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.

Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more.

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.

Follow these steps to reinstall Windows using the recovery media: Start your device from the USB drive that was created with Recovery Drive. The process to boot from a USB drive may vary by manufacturer, so refer to your device's manual if needed.

Installation media, such as a USB flash drive, can be used to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation of Windows, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go to the software download website, where step-by-step instructions can be found.

To install an .msu update package, run Wusa.exe together with the full path of the file. Note You can also double-click the .msu file to install the update package. You can use the following switches together with Wusa.exe. View help. Run Wusa.exe in quiet mode without user interaction.

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.

To check the device's Windows 11 hardware compatibility, use the PC Health Check app available at the following link: To see if this PC can run Windows 11, check the hardware requirements or visit your PC manufacturer' website.

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.

Update process is stuck due to an incomplete update or connection issue. Warning: Microsoft only recommends trying the procedures in this section if you're comfortable working in the command line.