Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel. If you're trying to remove malware, you can use Windows Security (or another antivirus tool), or you can use the Windows Malicious Software Removal tool.

Some icons in My Computer, in Windows Explorer, on the desktop, or on the Quick Launch Bar change randomly. Troubleshoots and fixes common issues with file and folder operations in Windows.

Whether it's hidden or missing after an update, this article will help you quickly locate and restore it. If your desktop doesn't show any icons, right-click (or press and hold on a touch device) on the desktop and select View. Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it.

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.

Use this app to try to recover lost files that have been deleted from your local storage device (including internal drives, external drives, and USB devices) and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin.

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether.

Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.

With System Restore you can revert your PC's state to a previous point in time. This can be particularly useful when troubleshooting issues caused by recent changes, such as software installations, driver updates, or system settings modifications.

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. Note: Beginning in September of 2021 we will only be blocking cryptomining software as PUA for enterprise customers. How do I configure it?

Learn more about why Microsoft 365 users can't open or view attachments in Outlook on the web. There are several ways to send and receive a blocked file.