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50 programs that fix Microsoft Windows problems fast | PCWorld<\/title> <!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. --> <\/p>\n<p><!-- There is no amphtml version available for this URL. --><\/p>\n<p> <!-- Non AMP markup --> <\/p>\n<div id=\"page\" class=\"site\"> <a class=\"skip-link screen-reader-text\" href=\"#primary\">Skip to content<\/a> <!-- #masthead --> <main id=\"primary\" class=\"site-main\"> <\/p>\n<article id=\"post-2010943\" class=\"post-2010943 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-personal-software languages-en publication-pcworld publication-us-default story_types-how-to origin-decms\"> <!-- .entry-header --> <!– <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/> –> <\/p>\n<section class=\"layout--right-rail\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail \"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50-programs-that-fix-windows-problems-with-just-a-few-clicks.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Computerservice und Support-Konzept mit Werkzeugsymbol auf einer Notebook-Tastatur, 3D-Illustration.\" data-hero> <\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"credit\">Image: niroworld \/ Shutterstock.com<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .post-thumbnail --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content \">\n<div id=\"link_wrapped_content\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-bigbite-multi-title\"><\/section>\n<p>No matter how much experience you have with Microsoft\u2019s Windows, it can still be improved by turning to software and tools that can make the operating system that much better.<\/p>\n<p>Take Windows 11, for example: When Microsoft introduced it with extremely strict system requirements in autumn 2021, it was only a matter of time before those barriers could be circumvented. <\/p>\n<p>In order to install the new operating system on older PCs, the registry first had to be changed manually. Later, this could be simplified with a batch file, and now even that is superfluous thanks to <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/rufus.ie\/en\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Rufus<\/a>, a small tool for creating bootable USB sticks. Now, with just a few additional mouse clicks, you can run Windows 11 on almost any computer. <\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start this look at helpful, dead simple Windows software with that very program, before diving deeper into several different categories.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>If you\u2019d prefer to wade into a deep, powerful program, check out our <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1936061\/microsoft-sysinternals-the-best-maintenance-troubleshooting-and-analysis-tools-for-windows.html\">guide to Microsoft Sysinternals<\/a>, the best Windows troubleshooting tool.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Download the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=*l6kYCuH720&mid=24542&u1=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&murl=https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/software-download\/windows11\">installation file for Windows 11 from Microsoft<\/a> via the option \u201cDownload a Windows 11 disk image (ISO).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now insert a flash drive with at least 8GB of storage space into the computer. Start <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.pcwelt.de\/article\/1142610\/rufus.html&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Rufus<\/a>, click on \u201cSelect\u201d on the interface, select the Windows 11 ISO file, and then click \u201cStart\u201d. The \u201cCustomize installation\u201d dialogue then appears, giving you an option to avoid Windows 11\u2019s obligation to set up an online account. Follow the setup process until Windows 11 is installed. <\/p>\n<p>This Rufus-loaded flash drive will not only reinstall Windows 11 on any PC, but also upgrade any Windows 10 installation via the setup.exe file!<\/p>\n<p>If you want to move an older Windows 10 system 1:1 to a new PC, we recommend <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/695692\/easeus-todo-backup-2022-review-new-interface-now-with-online-storage.html\">Easeus Todo Backup<\/a>. With it, you create an image of your old computer\u2019s storage, from which you restore your system with all settings, programs, and data on your new PC. In addition, Windows 10 can then be upgraded to Windows 11 without any problems.<\/p>\n<p>To install an older Windows version \u2013 for example Windows 8.1, 10, or 11 version 21H2 \u2013 save it to your storage with <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.heidoc.net\/joomla\/technology-science\/microsoft\/67-microsoft-windows-and-office-iso-download-tool&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Windows ISO Downloader<\/a> and create a setup flash drive from it with <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.pcwelt.de\/article\/1142610\/rufus.html&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Rufus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the Windows version, the hardware and the history of the PC, you may need a product key to activate the operating system for the new installation. You can read this key on your existing system with <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/apps.microsoft.com\/store\/detail\/showkeyplus\/9PKVZCPRX9NV?hl=de-de&gl=de&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Showkeyplus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/wureset.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Reset Windows Update Tool<\/a> solves various update problems: Almost 20 features are available after starting the program with administrator rights. <\/p>\n<p>If you have installed several versions of Windows, Linux, or other operating systems on your computer, you can use <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/neosmart.net\/EasyBCD\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Easy BCD<\/a> to adjust the boot entries and their prioritization. <\/p>\n<p>Creating a flash drive as a multiboot system for booting different live systems was a complex matter for a long time. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.ventoy.net\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Ventoy<\/a> fundamentally changes that. With this tool, all you have to do is make the flash drive bootable by clicking on \u201cInstall\u201d and then simply save the ISO files on the stick within Windows. After booting from the flash drive, you select the desired live system via the Ventoy interface. The key benefit here is you don\u2019t need to create a new bootable flash drive when a new system version appears, but simply replace the older one with the new ISO file. Another plus: You can continue to use free space on the USB stick to save and transport your data.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading toc\" id=\"2-pc-start-up-optimisation-error-analysis-hardware-drivers\">2. PC start-up, optimisation, error analysis, hardware & drivers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50-programs-that-fix-windows-problems-with-just-a-few-clicks-1.jpg\" alt=\"Die Glary Utilities machen sowohl die Problemanalyse als auch deren Beseitigung mit einem Mausklick m\u00f6glich, alles weitere erledigt die Software im Hintergrund automatisch.\" class=\"wp-image-2001348\" width=\"835\" height=\"598\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p>Glary Utilities makes both problem analysis and their elimination possible with a mouse click, everything else is done automatically by the software in the background.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The promise of \u201c1-click maintenance\u201d is hit or miss on the PC. The causes of possible errors are too varied and the solutions too complex. That said, <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.ccleaner.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Ccleaner<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.glarysoft.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Glary Utilities<\/a> are always worth a try. You can start the system analysis and the subsequent problem elimination with just one mouse click.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.greatis.com\/bootracer\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Bootracer<\/a> requires a few more clicks. The program analyzes the start-up process and breaks it down into individual segments. This shows at a glance which process or autostart program has a problem. You can choose to start the boot analysis as a normal complete Windows start, or limited to the system without autostarting software. The wizards make it easy to use Bootracer, including the necessary restarts. You can see in the details where and why your start-up may take an unusually long time. These limitations help to get to the bottom of the cause or, if it makes sense, to exclude the software in question from autostarting when Windows loads. <\/p>\n<p>The analysis tools <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.hwinfo.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Hwinfo<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.ccleaner.com\/speccy&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Speccy<\/a> show whether something is wrong with your hardware. Both programs provide a wealth of information and sensor measurement data. Even more information on your processor is provided by <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.cpuid.com\/softwares\/cpu-z.html&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">CPU-Z<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.alcpu.com\/CoreTemp\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Core Temp<\/a>, while <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.techpowerup.com\/gpuz\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">GPU-Z<\/a> digs deep into graphics card details. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.zhangduo.com\/udi.html&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Unknown Device Identifier<\/a> is helpful in identifying unknown components; the tool shows many more components than the native Windows device manager.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.memtest86.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Memtest86<\/a> tests the main memory for errors, while <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/crystalmark.info\/en\/software\/crystaldiskinfo\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Crystaldiskinfo<\/a> analyzes SSDs and magnetic hard drives by reading out the SMART parameters. A look at the \u201coverall status\u201d shows whether everything is OK. The tool sounds an alarm in the event of abnormal values, which is very important for drives full of personal data.<\/p>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50-programs-that-fix-windows-problems-with-just-a-few-clicks-2.jpg\" alt=\"Snappy Driver Installer erkennt veraltete Hardwaretreiber und aktualisiert sie auf Wunsch automatisch durch die jeweils neuesten Versionen.\" class=\"wp-image-2001350\" width=\"934\" height=\"606\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p>Snappy Driver Installer recognises outdated hardware drivers and automatically updates them with the latest versions if desired.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/sdi-tool.org\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Snappy Driver Installer<\/a> checks whether your installed hardware drivers are up-to-date. The tool starts without installation. Click on the option \u201cDownload indices only\u201d and wait until the system analysis is complete. Now, if desired, activate the \u201cRestore point\u201d field. To replace all obsolete drivers, continue by clicking on \u201cSelect all \u2013 Install\u201d at the top left. Alternatively, check the obsolete entries individually. Due to the file sizes of some drivers, downloading and installing may take some time.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading toc\" id=\"3-windows-explorer-desktop-tools-and-remote-maintenance\">3. Windows Explorer, Desktop Tools and Remote Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p>Windows Explorer and the desktop are <em>always<\/em> used on a computer \u2014 even if mostly unconsciously. While Microsoft has equipped the file manager with tabs in Windows 11, you have to retrofit the file explorer tabs into Windows 10. <\/p>\n<p>To do this, install <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=http:\/\/qttabbar.wikidot.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Qttabbar<\/a>, restart the PC, open Explorer, and click on the down arrow in the \u201cView\u201d tab under the \u201cOptions\u201d symbol on the right. There, you activate the list entry \u201cQttabbar\u201d to show the new tab bar.<\/p>\n<p>The free version of <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.nurgo-software.com\/products\/tidytabs&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Tidy Tabs<\/a> allows up to three tabs in a window, across programs \u2013 for example, an Excel sheet, a Word document, and Outlook. It makes it easier to view pictures with a large preview that you start and close by pressing the space bar.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.jam-software.com\/treesize_free&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Treesize Free<\/a> shows you at a glance which files are eating up space on your hard drive. The already mentioned Ccleaner also offers a quick search function for duplicate files (\u201cExtras -\u2018 Duplicate Finder\u201d). Other tools like Anti-Twin offer more options, but are more complicated to use.<\/p>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50-programs-that-fix-windows-problems-with-just-a-few-clicks-3.jpg\" alt=\"Kleiner Eingriff, gro\u00dfe Wirkung. Capslock Goodbye verhindert ein f\u00fcr alle Mal, dass man versehentlich wieder einmal die Feststelltaste gedr\u00fcckt hat.\" class=\"wp-image-2001352\" width=\"570\" height=\"393\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p>Small intervention, big effect. Capslock Goodbye prevents you once and for all from accidentally pressing the Caps Lock key again.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.clipboardmaster.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Clipboard Master<\/a> can do more and is more convenient than the Windows clipboard. If you\u2019re annoyed by accidental clicks of the caps lock key, <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/capslock-goodbye.software.informer.com\/2.0\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Capslock Goodbye<\/a> is the tool for you. The software deactivates the key or assigns an alternative function to it. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.softwareok.com\/?seite=Freeware\/DesktopOK&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Desktop OK<\/a> restores the icon placement on the desktop if it has been mixed up.<\/p>\n<p>Three other programs provide more order (and more space on the hard disk): <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.shouldiremoveit.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Should I Remove it<\/a> shows which pre-installed software you can safely delete on new computers. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.oo-software.com\/en\/ooappbuster&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">O&O Appbuster<\/a> makes it easier to remove Windows apps that hardly anyone needs. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/unchecky.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Unchecky<\/a> prevents the secret installation of unwanted programs and toolbars. It\u2019s a godsend.<\/p>\n<p>Remote help, i.e. \u201ctaking over\u201d a remote computer via the Internet, is not only efficient, but also very simple with just one click in <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.teamviewer.com\/en-us\/info\/quicksupport\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">TeamViewer Quicksupport<\/a>. The person who needs help starts the tool and gives his or her displayed ID and password to the helper. The helper takes care of the rest with the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/622416\/teamviewer-review-2.html\">fully comprehensive Teamviewer software<\/a>, which is also free for private use.<\/p>\n<p>Changes to hard drives and partitions have a profound effect on your system and are often not easy to reset. Smaller tools can cause much less damage: <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/sourceforge.net\/projects\/superdiskformatter\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Superdiskformatter<\/a>, for example, allows you to change the file system (FAT32, NTFS, etc.) \u2013 except for the Windows partition. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=http:\/\/tokiwa.qee.jp\/EN\/Fat32Formatter&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Fat32formatter<\/a> formats almost arbitrarily large data media as a FAT32 system, and <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.sordum.org\/8501\/drive-letter-changer-v1-4\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Drive Letter Changer<\/a> is used to assign fixed drive letters to USB drives.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.raidrive.com\/\">Raidrive<\/a> assigns a drive letter to cloud storage devices such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive for quick 1-click access in Explorer. To do this, select a storage service and a letter via \u201cAdd\u201d, log in with your login data and allow Raidrive to access the cloud. Done!<\/p>\n<div class=\"extendedBlock-wrapper block-coreImage undefined\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50-programs-that-fix-windows-problems-with-just-a-few-clicks-4.jpg\" alt=\"Cloudevo fasst mehrere Cloudspeicher unter Windows zu einem Laufwerk zusammen. Das ist komfortabel und erlaubt es, auch \u00fcbergro\u00dfe Dateien im Internet zu speichern.\" class=\"wp-image-2001353\" width=\"803\" height=\"710\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p>Cloudevo combines several cloud storages under Windows into one drive. This is convenient and allows you to store even oversized files on the internet.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"imageCredit\">IDG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.evorim.com\/en\/cloudevo&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Cloudevo<\/a> also simplifies the handling of online storage by combining diverse cloud storage pools into a single drive with theoretically unlimited capacity. This is also possible with several free accounts from the same provider. While you as a user only see your Cloudevo drive, the service behind it automatically distributes the stored data to the various cloud storage providers.<\/p>\n<p>Drive pooling with local drives, for example with several USB drives, can be done with <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/github.com\/Smurf-IV\/Liquesce&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Liquesce<\/a>. Data that is too large to be sent by email can be forwarded with <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.oo-software.com\/en\/filedirect&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">O&O FileDirect<\/a>. The software creates an access link to your PC, which the recipient can use to transfer the shared data. Your computer must be switched on and online during the transfer.<\/p>\n<p>If Windows blocks access to certain files, thus preventing deletion, renaming, or copying, <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/lockhunter.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Lock Hunter<\/a> releases them again. You can change other permissions of folders and files with <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.petges.lu\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Attribute Changer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading toc\" id=\"5-security-data-protection-and-privacy\">5. Security, data protection, and privacy<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/haveibeenpwned.com&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Have I been pwned?<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/sec.hpi.de\/ilc\/search&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">HPI Identity Leak Checker<\/a> are not programs to install, but a simple mouse click is enough here too. Just type in your email address and you\u2019ll know whether your account has been affected by one of the countless account and password hacks. If so, please be sure to change the corresponding password!<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.defenderui.com\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Defender UI <\/a> provides a new, easier-to-use interface for all Microsoft security features than the integrated Windows Defender offers. The software contains four predefined security profiles and clearly groups together many security features and settings otherwise scattered throughout the operating system.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/github.com\/SamuelTulach\/VirusTotalUploader\/releases&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Virustotal Uploader<\/a> simplifies the process of uploading potentially dangerous files to the <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=http:\/\/www.virustotal.com&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Virustotal<\/a> scanning platform. Instead of manually calling up the website, selecting the file. and uploading it, this free app works much faster via the Windows context menu. The browser plug-in <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.i-dont-care-about-cookies.eu\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">I don\u2019t care about cookies<\/a> eliminates the hassle of deselecting cookies on many websites by blocking or hiding the usual pop-up dialogues. It is best to combine the add-on with the automatic deletion of all cookies when you close your browser. <\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/privacyroot.com\/apps\/freeware\/tools-en-download-wipe-.php&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Wipe<\/a> is suitable as a supplement for removing online traces. The software not only deletes browser data, but also temporary files and more.<\/p>\n<p>You can securely delete data from your hard drive with <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/eraser.heidi.ie\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Eraser<\/a>: The name says it all.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/github.com\/ungoogled-software\/ungoogled-chromium&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Ungoogled Chromium<\/a> is a special fork of the free Chromium browser, on which Google Chrome is also based. Unlike Chrome, Ungoogled Chromium does without any Google services for more privacy. <\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/www.geeksforgeeks.org\/simple-code-generator\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">Simple Code Generator<\/a> creates QR codes for private information that you wouldn\u2019t want to entrust to an online QR generator, such as mail addresses, Wi-Fi access information, Outlook or personal contacts, and the like. <\/p>\n<p>Last but not least is <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=111346X1569483&url=https:\/\/usblogon.quadsoft.org\/en\/&xcust=2-1-2010943-1-0-0&sref=https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/2010943\/50-programs-that-fix-microsoft-windows-problems-fast.html\">USB-Logon<\/a>. It lets you create a USB stick for fast and secure Windows logon without a password. USB-Logon is a good alternative for PCs without a <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/394379\/windows-hello-webcams-you-can-buy-right-now.html\">Windows Hello-enabled webcam<\/a> or fingerprint sensor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-idg-base-theme-box-text inline-box\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"microsoft-powertoys-offers-many-one-click-functions\">Microsoft Powertoys offers many one-click functions<\/h2>\n<p>The <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/563788\/seven-ways-in-which-microsofts-powertoys-improves-my-life.html\">Microsoft Powertoys tool collection<\/a> has grown to over 20 amazingly helpful features, many of them with (almost) one-click operation. For example, \u201cAlways on top\u201d keeps any program window visible in the monitor at all times; \u201cAwake\u201d switches off the power settings for a certain time; \u201cFancyZones\u201d allows multiple windows to be easily arranged even under Windows 10; the \u201cFile Explorer Add-Ons\u201d show the contents for various file formats as a large preview; and \u201cImage Resizing\u201d changes the size of photos simply via the context menu. Also via the context menu, \u201cPowerRename\u201d functions allow automatic renaming of files.<\/p>\n<p>Because we had to wait so long for it, the new PowerToys feature \u201cPaste as plain text\u201d is downright ingeniously simple. The keyboard shortcut Ctrl-Windows-Alt-V inserts the content stored in the clipboard unformatted into any program \u2013 ideal, for example, for quickly transferring web content into word processing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>This article has been translated from German to English and originally appeared on pcwelt.de.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-box\" data-ga=\"article-footer-author\">\n<h3 class=\"article_author_head\"> <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/author\/peter_stelzelmorawietz\"> Author: Peter Stelzel-Morawietz<\/a> <\/h3>\n<div class=\"article_author_area\">\n<div class=\"article_author_box_bio\">\n<div class=\"img_cls\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"article_authr_img\" src=\"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50-programs-that-fix-windows-problems-with-just-a-few-clicks-5.jpg\" height=\"125\" width=\"125\"> <\/div>\n<p>Peter Stelzel-Morawietz schreibt \u00fcber die Themen vernetztes Zuhause, Windows, Internet und Internet of Things, Cloud, GPS und Navigation, Digitalradio sowie IT im Alltag und Integration im Auto<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article_author_recent_stories\">\n<h3 class=\"recent_stories_head\"> Recent stories by Peter Stelzel-Morawietz:<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<p><!-- #post-2010943 --> <\/main><!-- #main --> <main id=\"primary\" class=\"site-main\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"coupons custom_coupon\">\n<h3>Coupon Codes<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/main> <\/div>\n<p><!-- #page--> <!-- Start Subscriber Embed Code --> <!-- End Subscriber Embed Code --> <!-- Google Tag Manager (noscript) --> <!-- End Google Tag Manager (noscript) --> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"plato-post-bottom-links\">\n<li class=\"plato-post-bottom-link-amplifi\">SEO Powered Content & PR Distribution. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amplifipr.com\">Get Amplified Today.<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"plato-post-bottom-link-platodata-network\">PlatoData.Network Vertical Generative Ai. 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