Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

Try running the compatibility troubleshooter: In the search box on the taskbar, type Run programs made for previous versions of Windows and select it in the results. Select Next, select the program you're having trouble with, then select Next again.

Fixes an issue in which the Windows Explorer process stops responding because of the NetworkItemFactory.dll component. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

Your PC isn't working well and you recently installed an app. Restore from a system restore point. You suspect your device has been infected. Use installation media to reinstall Windows 11. Select one of the recovery options below and follow the steps to try to get things working again.

1. Check your speaker output. 2. Run the audio troubleshooter. 3. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed. 4. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections. 5. Check sound settings. 6. Fix your audio drivers. 7. Set your audio device as the default device. 8. Turn off audio enhancements. 9. Restart Audio Services

Symptoms. Consider the following scenario: You have a computer that is running a 64-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7. You run an application that calls the OleCreateFromFile () function to create an embedded object from the contents of a named file on the computer.

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that checks for problems with files on your computer. To run it, follow these steps: Make sure you've installed the latest updates for Windows, and then restart your machine. To find out more, read Update Windows.

Fixes a "STOP: 0x0000007E" error that occurs when you write some data onto a CD or DVD on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7.

Restoring files from a backup. Restoring files from previous versions. Need more help? Learn how to recover files that have been lost, deleted, or accidentally changed.

Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft. Learn more. The System Recovery Options menu contains several tools, such as Startup Repair, that can help you recover Windows from a serious error.