Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair problems with files and folders in Windows. These problems might include the inablility to delete files or folders from the Recycle Bin, or troubles with trying to copy, move, rename, or delete a file. Select the Download button on this page.

Learn how to improve Windows PC performance if your device is running slowly.

Learn how you can free up drive space in Windows. Keep your PC running smoothly and up to date by increasing the disk space.

To get these files onto your PC quickly and reliably, Delivery Optimization identifies the best source for your download and dynamically optimizes how much bandwidth your PC uses in the process. As always, you decide whether you want Delivery Optimization to share parts of downloads between your PC and others on your local network or the Internet.

Turn on OneDrive Files On-Demand to save space by storing smaller placeholder files on your hard drive instead of full-size files. Run antivirus software like Windows Security to scan and clean up any malware that might be consuming hard-drive space.

To use Windows Backup, you need to sign in with your Microsoft account. This ensures that your backed-up information is stored securely in the cloud, making it accessible from any device you sign into with the same account.

Download the drivers for the desired device from the device manufacturer's site. Make sure to download the correct drivers that match the version and architecture of Windows. Once downloaded, if necessary, uncompress the downloaded drivers. Make a note of where the drivers are located on the Windows device.

Learn how to configure File History and how to recover files and folders that have been deleted or accidentally changed.

Learn how to update your security processor or TPM firmware to protect Windows 10 and your device from attacks by malicious software.

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.