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Note: When you run this command, DISM uses Windows Update to provide the files that are required to fix corruptions. However, if your Windows Update client is already broken, use a running Windows installation as the repair source, or use a Windows side-by-side folder from a network share or from removable media, such as the Windows DVD, as the source of the files. To do this, run the following command instead: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess Note: Replace the C:\RepairSource\Windows placeholder with the location of your repair source. Backup all data before attempting any of the following: Open an elevated Command-line shell: Press and release the windows logo key on the keyboard Type cmd Click Run as administrator Click Yes on the User Account Control dialogue box Type the following: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth May take several minutes to complete, depending upon system setup. Related articles: https:...

Shortcut key/Hotkeys Press and hold the Windows logo key on the keyboard, Press the I key on the keyboard, Release both keys on the keyboard, Click Apps, Click on the application you want to uninstall, Click uninstall, Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: Some applications require the system to restart in order to complete the removal process. Search bar near the Start Menu Press and release the Windows logo key on the keyboard, Type add or remove programs Click Add or remove programs, Run command-line Press and hold the windows logo key on the keyboard, Press the R key on the keyboard, now release both keys. Type appwiz.cpl Click Ok or Press the Enter key on the keyboard. The Add or remove programs control panel will appear on the screen. Related Articles: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uninstall-or-remove-apps-and-programs-in-windows-10-4b55f974-2cc6-2d2b-d092-5905080eaf98 https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/c94872a3-9061-4b50-b6b8-8a14a9414939/...

Note: This will erase all data on the drive. Limited to FAT32 file size (32GB). It's recommended to use a USB flash drive with at least 16GB of storage space. How to Create a Recovery drive using Microsoft built-in tools: Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard, Type Recovery Drive Click Recovery Drive or Press the Enter key on the keyboard, Click Yes on the User Account Control (UAC) dialogue box, Place a check mark next to Backup up system files to the recovery drive, Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: This will erase all data on the drive. Related articles: Create and use a USB recovery drive for Microsoft Surface devices: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/creating-and-using-a-usb-recovery-drive-for-surface-0677852e2-ed34-45cb-40ef-398fc7d62c07 https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10/how-to-create-a-recovery-drive-for-reinstalling/58df9c7d-84de-4652-9952-8bac34abc6c5 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-a-recovery-drive-abb46...

Backup personal files, File History Microsoft built-in tool(s) Note:  Keep in safe place, could contain personal files/folder/programs/software etc. Microsoft Search bar near the Start menu: Attach the external drive, Press and release the Windows logo key on the keyboard, Type backup, Press and release the Enter key on the keyboard or Click Backup Settings, If off, Click the bubble “Automatically back up my files”, May take several hours depending upon System Setup. Start Menu Attach the external drive, Press and release the Windows logo key on the keyboard, Click the Settings icon (gear icon), Click Update and Security, Click Backup, If off, Click the bubble “Automatically back up my files”, May take several hours depending upon System Setup. Shortcut Keys/Hotkeys Attach the external drive, Press and hold the windows logo key on the keyboard and press the I key on the keyboard, release both keys on the keyboard, Click Update and Security, Click Backup, NOTE:  Click the bubbl...

Start Menu: Press and release the Windows logo key on the keyboard, Click the profile icon, Click Change account settings, Click the search bar, Type about Click About your PC To close, Click the X in upper right corner. Microsoft Search bar near Start Menu: Press and release the Windows logo key on the keyboard, Type winver Press and release the Enter key on the keyboard or Click Ok, A dialogue box or popup window will appear on the screen with the Windows version, build, common name/phrase/identifier, etc.. To close, Click Ok or Press the Enter key on the keyboard or click X located in the upper right corner. Run Command-line: Press and hold the Windows logo key on the keyboard, Press the R key on the keyboard and release both keys on the keyboard, Type winver Press the Enter key on the keyboard or Click Ok, A dialogue box or popup window will appear on the screen with the Windows version, build, common name/phrase/identifier, etc.. To close, Click Ok or Press the Enter key on the ke...