Assume that you start an event trace on a Windows 7-based computer by using a logman command in BufferOnly mode. For example, you open a command prompt, type the following command, and then press Enter:

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.

Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.

These log files can be sent to Microsoft automatically if you have chosen to enable the collection and processing of optional diagnostic data by Microsoft. Note that even when you’ve enabled the processing of optional diagnostic data, Microsoft may not always collect these log files.

Learn how to optimize system performance by managing startup applications in Windows.

Repair programs in Control Panel.

Follow these steps to let Outlook diagnose and fix errors in your Outlook mail profile that might be causing the issue. In Outlook, choose File. Choose Account Settings > Account Settings. On the Email tab, choose your account (profile), and then choose Repair.

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether.

Creating a recovery media is a proactive measure to ensure that you can quickly and efficiently restore your system in case of major issues such as hardware failure. This media can be used for bare metal recovery on the device it was created for, ensuring a smooth and efficient restoration process.

Windows 11 might shut down or restart unexpectedly when a serious problem occurs, causing you to briefly see an error message, such as “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart.” Windows 11 will then restart automatically.