Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair problems with files and folders in Windows. These problems might include the inablility to delete files or folders from the Recycle Bin, or troubles with trying to copy, move, rename, or delete a file. Select the Download button on this page.

To bring up the Xbox Start-up Troubleshooter, follow these steps: Power off your console, and then unplug the mains lead to ensure that the console is completely powered off.

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.

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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. Recovery on cloud storage and network file shares is not supported.

We are releasing a new Xbox Update Preview to the Alpha ring today. Continue reading below to learn all about what's included with this update. Note If you have enabled Keep my console up to date, the update will download and install automatically.

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. Note: Use these steps for Windows programs.

This article explains how to repair apps and programs in Windows 10 and use Settings to fix common app issues without reinstalling. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Select the app you want to fix. Select Advanced options under the name of the app (some apps don't have this option).

To fix this problem, you’ll need to reset the Store, clear the Store cache, and run the Windows Update troubleshooter: To clear the Microsoft Store cache, press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run dialog box, then type wsreset.exe and select OK.

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