Change the logon screen saver timeout time You can also change the amount of time that elapses before the logon screen saver starts. The default is 900 seconds (15 minutes). To change the length of time before the logon screen saver starts, follow these steps: Click Start, click Run, type regedt32, and then click OK. Locate the following ...

Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.

When you click a link in a program, the link does not work. Your web browser suddenly closes or stops responding. It takes a much longer time to start or to resume your computer. Components of Windows or other programs no longer work.

Get Help has troubleshooters you can run for many common scenarios. These often help resolve issues without the need to contact support. If a troubleshooter is available for your issue, select Start to run that troubleshooter.

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.

This article explains how to repair apps and programs in Windows 11 and use Settings to fix common app issues without reinstalling. You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs. Repair options from the Settings page.

Fixes a problem in which there is a six-second delay during shutdown, restart, or logoff a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Additionally, you receive a "1 program still needs to close" message.

This hotfix makes some classes of writer (SQL, Active Directory, and others) less likely to experience time-out errors. In part, this hotfix is designed to improve the performance of the default shadow copy driver (Volsnap.sys) when there are high input/output levels.

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.

Support for Windows 10 has ended on October 14, 2025. 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.