To resolve this problem, perform the System File Checker scan in safe mode, and make sure that the PendingDeletes and PendingRenames folders exist under %WinDir% \WinSxS\Temp. Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them. Details are included in the CBS.Log %WinDir% \Logs\CBS\CBS.log.

If your Surface isn’t working properly, the Microsoft Surface app and Surface Diagnostic Toolkit can help you find and solve problems. Notes: If your work or school manages your Surface, check with your IT department before running the tool.

Windows 11 Windows 10. If you get an error code while downloading and installing Windows updates, the Update Troubleshooter can help resolve the problem. Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Next, under Most frequent, select Windows Update > Run.

Each release of the tool helps detect and remove current, prevalent malicious software. This malicious software includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Microsoft uses several metrics to determine the prevalence of a malicious software family and the damage that can be associated with it.

Windows Update troubleshooter. Automatically repair system files and settings to improve device security. Next steps. The device should now be able to update as expected without further steps. Microsoft is working on a resolution to prevent this issue and will provide an update in an upcoming release.

Refunds for digital games include Microsoft Store digital game offers, Xbox apps (excluding movies and TV apps), digital gaming bundle offers, digital game durable content, and some digital game consumable content, whether made available through the Xbox console, on your PC, or on your mobile device.

An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability might bypass secure boot and load untrusted software. This security update addresses the vulnerability by adding the signatures of the known vulnerable UEFI modules to the DBX. To learn more about this security vulnerability, see the following advisory:

Fix problems using Windows Update isn't displayed. If your PC is managed by your work or school, Fix problems using Windows Update might be unavailable. The option might also be missing if you’re running a version of Windows that’s earlier than Windows 11 with the 2022 annual update.

This article describes the Microsoft Hardware Diagnostic tool (Hwinfo.exe). NOTE: This article discusses an unsupported tool (Hwinfo.exe). Microsoft Technical Support does not support this tool and provides this article for informational purposes only. Use this tool at your own risk.

Find the Recycle Bin. If your desktop shows no icons at all, right-click (or press and hold) the desktop and select View. If Show desktop icons has no checkmark, click it to add one. If that doesn't work, try this: Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings. Make sure the check box for Recycle Bin is checked ...