When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, your operating system may begin to malfunction. Common symptoms include Windows features not working properly, system errors, or Windows becoming unresponsive or freezing.

To run a Control Panel tool in Windows, type the appropriate command in the Open box or at a command prompt. NOTE: If you want to run a command from a command prompt, you must do so from the Windows folder.

To find your Xbox app on PC version number: Launch the Xbox app on your PC. Select your profile picture and go to Settings. Go to About to view your version number. Note that you’ll see three different version numbers here. The version number listed as “Internal” is the relevant number for your Xbox app on PC.

Check here for release info, FAQs, and known issues we're tracking (and what you can do about them). This can mean that there’s a potential service outage or an issue with the licence manager on your device. Check the Xbox status page.

Task Manager is an application that serves as a system monitor and startup manager for Windows, providing insights into your device's performance and resource consumption. It allows you to view and manage running applications, assess CPU load, memory usage, disk activity, and network usage.

Download the Get Help command-line tool. Use GetHelpCmd.exe to run your scenarios. All scenarios from using the SaRACmdLine utility are supported by GetHelpCmdLine. What is the Get Help command-line tool? The Get Help command-line is a self-contained, enterprise-ready diagnostic tool.

To find relevant files from your PC and the cloud, search from File Explorer Home. Note: Sign in to your cloud account (s) from Start > Settings > Accounts to enable cloud search.

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If you can’t install, uninstall, or update a desktop program in Windows 10, the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter can automatically fix common issues such as corrupted registry keys or incomplete uninstall data.

Learn how to run System File Checker in Windows to check if your computer has problems with files.