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    How to Run Troubleshooters to Find and Fix Common Problems in Windows 10
    Published by Shawn BrinkCategory:
    17 Oct 2023


    How to Run Troubleshooters to Find and Fix Common Problems in Windows 10

    If something isn't working in Windows 10, running a troubleshooter might help. Troubleshooters can find and fix many common problems for you.

    This tutorial will show you how to run troubleshooters to find and fix many common problems in Windows 10.

    Deprecation of Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) and MSDT Troubleshooters

    Contents


    • Option One: Run a Troubleshooter in Control Panel
    • Option Two: Run a Troubleshooter in Settings
    • Option Three: Run a Troubleshooter using Command

    OPTION ONE

    Run a Troubleshooter in Control Panel


    1 Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Troubleshooting icon.

    2 Click/tap on the View all link at the top left corner in Troubleshooting. (see screenshot below)


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    3 Click/tap on a troubleshooter (ex: Windows Update) that best fits the problem you want to troubleshoot. (see screenshot below)


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    4 Follow the instructions in the troubleshooter wizard to hopefully find and fix any problems. (see screenshot below)

    If needed, you can click/tap on the Advanced link for a Run as administrator option (if available) to run the troubleshooter as an administrator.

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    OPTION TWO

    Run a Troubleshooter in Settings


    1 Open Settings, and click/tap on the Update & Security icon.

    2 Click/tap on Troubleshoot on the left side, and click/tap on a troubleshooter (ex: Windows Update) on the right side that best fits the problem you want to troubleshoot. (see screenshot below)

    If you do not see the troubleshooter you want on the right side, then click/tap on the Additional troubleshooters link to see all available troubleshooters to select from.

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    3 Click/tap on Run the troubleshooter when ready. (see screenshot below)


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    4 Follow the instructions in the troubleshooter wizard to hopefully find and fix any problems. (see screenshot below)


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    OPTION THREE

    Run a Troubleshooter using Command


    1 Run the command in the table below for the troubleshooter you want in Run (Win+R), command prompt, PowerShell, or create a shortcut with the command.

    TroubleshooterCommand
    Connection to a Workplace Using DirectAccessmsdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsDA
    Devices and Printersmsdt.exe -id DeviceCenterDiagnostic
    Hardware and Devicesmsdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic
    Incoming Connectionsmsdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsInbound
    Internet Connectionsmsdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsWeb
    Internet Explorer Performancemsdt.exe -id IEBrowseWebDiagnostic
    Internet Explorer Safetymsdt.exe -id IESecurityDiagnostic
    Network Adaptermsdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsNetworkAdapter
    Playing Audiomsdt.exe -id AudioPlaybackDiagnostic
    Powermsdt.exe -id PowerDiagnostic
    Printermsdt.exe -id PrinterDiagnostic
    Program Compatibility Troubleshootermsdt.exe -id PCWDiagnostic
    Recording Audiomsdt.exe -id AudioRecordingDiagnostic
    Search and Indexingmsdt.exe -id SearchDiagnostic
    Shared Foldersmsdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsFileShare
    System Maintenancemsdt.exe -id MaintenanceDiagnostic
    Windows Media Player DVDmsdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerDVDDiagnostic
    Windows Media Player Librarymsdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerLibraryDiagnostic
    Windows Media Player Settingsmsdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerConfigurationDiagnostic
    Windows Updatemsdt.exe -id WindowsUpdateDiagnostic

    That's it,
    Shawn Brink

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  1. zbook

    Posts : 43,533

    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit

    New#1


    There may be Windows troubleshooters that are available but are not displayed with OPTIONS ONE and TWO.

    The Windows hardware troubleshooter was removed after Windows 1809:
    How to Use Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter on Windows 10 if Missing or Asking for a Passkey - MajorGeeks.

    msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic

    Please consider an OPTION THREE for running administrative command prompt commands:

    msdt.exe -id AudioPlaybackDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id AudioRecordingDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsWeb
    msdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsFileShare
    msdt.exe -id HomeGroupDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsNetworkAdapter
    msdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsInbound
    msdt.exe -id IEBrowseWebDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id IESecurityDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id MaintenanceDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id PCWDiag
    msdt.exe -id PerformanceDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id PowerDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id PrinterDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerConfigurationDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerLibraryDiagnostic
    msdt.exe -id WindowsMediaPlayerDVDDiagnostic
    etc.

    How to run Troubleshooter in Windows 11/10 from the command line

    Last edited by zbook; 12 Dec 2021 at 04:26.

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  2. Brink

    Posts : 74,000

    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations

    Thread Starter

    New#2


    Thank you @zbook. Now added. Troubleshoot Problems in Windows 10 with Troubleshooters - Windows 10 Help Forums (15)

    My Computers

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  3. zbook

    Posts : 43,533

    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit

    New#3


    This is an additional Microsoft Windows troubleshooter: Show or hide updates:
    http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...owhide.diagcab

    My Computer

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  4. zbook

    Posts : 43,533

    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit

    New#4


    Windows Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter:
    https://download.microsoft.com/downl...l.meta.diagcab

    My Computer

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  5. zbook

    Posts : 43,533

    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit

    New#5


    This is an additional Microsoft troubleshooter for Files and Folders / Recycle bin / desktop icons, etc.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...c-d88b972438cd

    My Computer

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  6. My Computer

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  7. zbook

    Posts : 43,533

    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit

    New#7


    This is an additional Microsoft troubleshooter with download button: Firewall

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...2-d5e64fe06f5f

    My Computer

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  8. Paul Black

    Posts : 18,031

    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install

    New#8


    Hello @zbook,

    Just a suggestion. When you Post a link, can you also Post the web page rather than just the direct link please?

    My Computer

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  9. zbook

    Posts : 43,533

    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit

    New#9


    Paul Black said:

    Hello @zbook,

    Just a suggestion. When you Post a link, can you also Post the web page rather than just the direct link please?

    ??

    The link in post #7 is the Microsoft webpage.
    On the webpage the button to download the troubleshooter was displayed.

    This is the webpage that was displayed in post #7:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...2-d5e64fe06f5f

    This is the troubleshooter download link:
    https://aka.ms/EasyFix_WindowsFirewall

    My Computer

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