Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track. Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
Uninstall from the Start menu. Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall.
Remove malware from your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
The Microsoft Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware. Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.
Applies To: OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Windows
Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive - Microsoft Support
Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive. If you just don't want to use OneDrive, the easiest solution is to unlink it - see the steps below. Tips: If you want to stop OneDrive for a while, or not use all of it, here are some other solutions:
Applies To: OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows, SharePoint admin center, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Small Business, SharePoint operated by 21Vianet
Enable or disable security alerts about links and files from suspicious ...
This article describes the risks involved when a document that you are working on contains a link to a suspicious website or when you try to open a file from a suspicious website. Microsoft Office helps protect you from these risks with settings in the Trust Center.
Applies To: Excel 2013, Word 2013, Outlook 2013, PowerPoint 2013, OneNote 2013, Project Professional 2013, Project Standard 2013, Publisher 2013, Visio Professional 2013, Visio 2013, Excel 2010, Word 2010, Outlook 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Access 2010, OneNote 2010, Project 2010, Project Standard 2010, Publisher 2010, Visio 2010, Visio Standard 2010, Office 2010, Clip Organizer 2010, Clip Organizer 2013, Excel Starter 2010, InfoPath 2010, InfoPath 2013, Word Starter 2010
Protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications
Windows Security has reputation-based protection that can help protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications. Potentially unwanted app blocking was first introduced in the Windows 10 May 2020 update and is turned off by default for enterprise and consumer customers.
Add an exclusion to Windows Security - Microsoft Support
If you trust a file, file type, folder, or a process that Windows Security has detected as malicious, you can stop Windows Security from alerting you or blocking the program by adding the file to the exclusions list.
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
Windows 11. PC Health Check app brings you up to date info on your Windows device health, helping you take action to improve your device performance and troubleshoot performance problems. It is periodically updated based on customer feedback to help you make the most of your Windows PC. How to open PC Health Check.
Recover lost or deleted files - Microsoft Support
Restore deleted files and folders or restore a file or folder to a previous state. Navigate to the folder that used to contain the file or folder, right-click it, and then select Restore previous versions.