Windows 10 Troubleshooting [LATEST]

(e.g., PC not booting, app crashes, blue screen, slow speed)

(e.g., after an update, or a new installation) Knowing this helps me pinpoint the exact solution. Basic troubleshooting and tips to fix Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Troubleshooting

Type dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth and hit Enter. Wait for this to finish, as it fixes the underlying image files (requires internet) . Fixes file system errors

Fixes file system errors. In Admin Command Prompt, type chkdsk C: /f /x . Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter

Press the Windows Key , type cmd , right-click "Command Prompt" and select Run as administrator .

Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter. This scans and repairs system files. Restart: Once finished, restart your computer. Other High-Value Troubleshooting Tools

A solid, all-purpose piece of Windows 10 troubleshooting is running the combined with DISM commands. This fixes the majority of corruption-related issues, such as random freezes, app failures, or Windows acting sluggish, by replacing broken system files with healthy ones from Windows Update. The "Solid Piece" Fix: SFC & DISM