When you have a nice and clean install of Windows, everything should work properly and it will be no problem to use. Unfortunately after installing and uninstalling third-party software and drivers etc, the potential for minor or even major issues to appear quickly starts to increase. This is often caused by third-party software or even malware leaving traces behind and not reverting back the changes they may have made to the system.

Not every Windows user knows how to analyze the problem in order to logically figure out a solution, so the best option is to look for possible fixes on the Internet. It shouldn’t take too long to come across a utility that will claim to fix your problems with the click of a button, sometimes even for a fee. In the situations when your computer system is misbehaving, it just makes sense to have a utility on hand that can fix a number of the most common issues most users have when things go wrong.

Here’s a selection of 4 applications that each have a number of repairs and fixes available to help eliminate various problems in windows. They range from the most common or simple to those that sometimes would normally require the help a professional technician.

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1. Microsoft Fix It Portable Offline

Microsoft Fix it is a collection of popular troubleshooting tools which Microsoft normally have available on a number of their help and support pages. You can go and search for a solution on the official Fix it website to help solve any issues on your computer, but each one is an individual standalone utility for the specific problem. Here’s how to download the portable offline version of the Microsoft Fix it utility so you can use it on any computer, even one without an active Internet connection.

1. Download the MicrosoftFixit-portable.exe file which is 339KB, then run it.

2. Agree to the terms and press Browse to choose the location where you want to save the Fix it portable tool. Leave the option “The computer already has Windows PowerShell installed” unchecked as not every computer you use Fix it on will have PowerShell.

3. After pressing the Save button, the tool will download the necessary files will create an autorun.inf file together with a Fix it portable folder. You can copy the Fix it portable folder to a USB flash drive and then run the “Launch Fix it.exe” on the problem computer. The autorun.inf file is only required if burning Fix it to a CD as USB devices ignore it these days for security reasons.

When you run the troubleshooter simply browse through the list of fixes or narrow it down by clicking on a specific issue. If you find the problem on the computer matches one of the descriptions from the Microsoft Fix it utility, click the Run Now button to launch the automated fixing tool. Clicking the name link will take you to the support page where it will give more details about what can be fixed by that specific Fix it.

The offline Microsoft Fix it utility is by no means the full selection of Fix its available and actually is only a mini version. It currently contains 28 trouble shooters taken from the top solutions category on the website. If you go to the Microsoft Fix it Solution Center, click on Windows for the problem area and then scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see the total amount of Fix it solutions there are to date, currently 279. The Offline Fix it only has about 10% of the total, but includes the most common fixes.

The good thing is Fix it won’t try to repair any non-existent problems so you can’t break something that isn’t already broken. This makes it a useful tool for average users and budding enthusiasts alike because Microsoft Fix it is designed for anyone to use. You can visit the Microsoft Fix it BLOG for news on new Fix it tools and discussions.

2. FixWin

FixWin is a free and portable Windows fixing tool that can apply fixes for several problems that you may experience in Window Vista and Windows 7, XP is not supported. FixWin contains a total of around 50 fixes for a wide range of Windows issues, from easy ones such as re-creating an Internet Explorer shortcut on the desktop, to something more serious like fixing the problem of Explorer.exe not starting at boot or resetting and repairing system components disabled by a virus.

The welcome screen advises you to first run the Windows System File Checker (sfc.exe) utility to restore corrupted system files and then create a system restore point before making any changes with FixWin. A piece of advice we would also recommend which FixWin doesn’t, is to check and remove any virus infections before using it because an active virus running in background can instantly reverse a number of the changes FixWin performs.

The fixes are sorted into 5 main categories which are Windows Explorer, Internet & Connectivity, Windows Media, System Tools and Additional Fixes so that you can locate the fix you’re looking for a little easier. Always be sure to click only on the fix to the specific problem as there’s no confirmation and it will immediately be applied as soon as the button is pressed. FixWin recommends you only apply a single fix at a time, there’s also a few links to some other repair tools such as one to repair Security Essentials antivirus.

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3. Windows Repair (All In One)

Tweaking.com’s Windows Repair tool might be able to help where other tools don’t go far enough. It isn’t for the inexperienced users out there because using some of the more advanced repair functions incorrectly could do more harm than good. Windows Repair can help fix a large amount of known Windows problems including registry errors and file permissions as well as issues with Internet Explorer, Windows Update, missing or corrupted icons, Windows Firewall, Windows services and more. Malicious software and installed programs can modify your default settings and you can easily restore them back to the original settings.

The program has four optional steps which it highly recommends you perform before starting with the repair. The first step is to make sure your computer is clean from virus infections which can be causing the problem. The second step can check the filesystem for errors using check disk and the third is checking the system files using the Windows System File Checker. The final fourth step advises the creation of a system restore point and backing up the registry using another of Tweaking.com’s useful tools before starting the repair.

You can skip these steps but doing so could mean you’re applying fixes which are unnecessary and no backups could leave you with big problems if anything goes wrong and you have nothing to fall back on.

At the Repair window you can select which fixes to apply, 31 of the 37 fixes listed are already enabled by default but unless you have severe problems such as after a major virus infection, it’s recommended to only tick what applies to your problem. The information window on the right will describe the fix and what it does. When you are ready, click Start and wait for the repairs to be processes. If used sensibly, Windows Repair can be an incredibly effective and useful tool. It works on Windows XP and above, there are portable and setup installer versions available.

Download Windows Repair (All In One)

4. 7 Quick Fix 2 / XP Quick fix Plus

Quick Fix is a bit more of a general repair tool because it also has a few system tweaks included, but still has a huge amount of quick one click fixes to repair a number of common problems that affect the running of Windows. There are a total of 108 options available split into six categories, around 15 are actually tweaks but they’re still highly useful functions like adding a “Take ownership” or “Command prompt here” context menu entry.

Start the program and it will present you with six different windows accessible from the icons in the center which perform the repair functions. They are; Enable / Disable, Restore Missing Stuff, Performance, Errors and Crashes, Tweaks and finally Associations. Simply look in the relevant section for the fix you require, hovering over a button will tell you what it will do and whether a restart will be required.

7 Quick Fix 2 uses a combination of registry modifications, ini file modifications, re-registering system components, stopping and starting services or removing files to perform the fixes and tweaks. When any button is clicked there will be a named undo folder in a folder called Backup where the QF.exe is located. Depending on the fixes applied, there will be a mixture of batch, registry and ini files along with a readme text file on how to reverse the procedure should you need to.

The program IS portable but you have to install it using the installer which has adware, and then copy the executable from the Program Files folder, or more easily extract the setup file using Universal Extractor. 7 Quick Fix 2 is compatible with Windows 7 only (32 & 64 bit)

Download 7 Quick Fix 2

There is also a separate version for Windows XP called Quick Fix Plus and doesn’t have as many fixes, totaling around 40 but is still easy to use and very useful.

Download XP Quick Fix Plus

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Really sad that they choose this way:

support.microsoft.com/en-ph/help/2970908/how-to-use-microsoft-easy-fix-solutions

“You might have tried to download a Microsoft Easy Fix solution (formerly referred to as a “Fix It”). Easy Fix solutions are no longer supported or offered for download.”

It seems like there is people working inside Microsoft who work against/sabotage Microsoft.

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I was able to fix an issue with Windows 7 backup using Windows Repair (All In One). I thank you for this article. I spent a lot of time looking for a fix and none worked.
The free version of the program works better than most paid utilities software and Microsoft fixes.

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Thanks raymond very usefull tools! My favorite one, not listed here is uvk.
carifred.com/uvk/
Can you please add it to your list?
Best regards!

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Hello, and thanks for your time helping people all over.

I installed and started running Tweaking.com – Windows Repair v2.75 – running (Windows 7 Home Premium v6.1 64-bit) nearly 20 hours ago, following all instructions & steps.

Initially picked the default number of Repair Options. Unchecked some earlier this morning, as there seems to be no end in sight. Could it be caused by the amounts of video on the HD?

In fairness, I have using the machine [x some critical stuff]. I just wish I could get an idea of what to expect and ~ when.

Thanks again, all best. S.C.

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I can only assume it’s doing something like running a full disk scan, are there no windows or anything telling you what the program is currently doing?

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Microsoft Drivers For Windows 7 64 Bit

Thanks.Hope this will solve problems when they arise

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Morning all!

I tried Microsoft Fix-It the other day to re-activate Windows Update as a major malware attack had overtaken one of my customer’s computers.
Well, I was very disappointed that the MS Fix-it program was unable to open up WU!
However, one of Raymond’s recommendations Windows Repair (All-in-One) found at tweaking.com came to my RESCUE and really S-a-v-e-d the day for Me!

I clicked on the Windows Update repair module and in a matter of minutes Windows Update was Up and Running Once again!
I carry Windows Repair in my USB flash drive with the rest of my anti-malware artillery and WON’T leave my home without it – – IT comes Highly recommended!!!

Thanks to Raymond for his ongoing effort to educate us in All things computer and Internet and to Tweaking.com

TheRube

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Well i don’t know when this was written but so everyone knows Microsoft Fix-It doesn’t work anymore,i used Windows Repair All-In-One that Raymond recommended.It works very well.When you use this tool and can donate,i would recommend it.Tweak.com makes tool that will help your OS and other tools run like they were by default.I highly recommend this,I didn’t try the others listed/I run Windows Home Prem.Sp2 32bit.I am glad that i found Raymond’s site.I wish there were more sites that i could find this,and pass it on to help others as much as i can.

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Glad you found Repair All-In-One useful, it is indeed a powerful tool. Just to point out the Microsoft Fix-It does work (I’ve just tried it) although it’s more for general and common fixes than the other tools.

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I had issues with fix it “fixing” windows update. Also if fix it does work it only works with internet connection.

I am going to try to use the other 3 tools in this article to see if any of them fix the current issues on another computer with connecting to the internet.

The built in Windows Network Diagnostics could not find any problems, but here I am 12 hours later on tools umteen 1 2 and 3.

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Fix It from Microsoft are a great way of fixing your Windows problems quickly in a click. These automated troubleshooters scan your system and then present you with a report displaying possible problems and offer to fix the problems for you. We, at The Windows Club have always been great fans of the Fix It team.

The Fix It team offers them all! From a Fix It for the lazy that tells you whether you are running 32-Bit or 64-Bit Windows to a Fix It for Troubleshooting Search & Indexing Errors, which incidentally was the FIRST MVP Fix It, based on my tutorial – these Fix Its are so easy to use, that even a 5 year old girl can use them to fix Windows issues!

Whether it was the launch of Fix It project, launch of Automated Troubleshooting Services, the launch of Fix it Center Online, or the launch of Fix it Center Pro, we have been the first or among the first to break news about these ATS.

Portable Fix It Troubleshooters Suite

Typically to run these Automated Troubleshooting Solutions, you have to visit the particular page and click on the Run Now button.

But if you want to download them, to run on a different or a disconnected computer, you may download the Portable Fix It Troubleshooters Suite.

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Clicking on the download link, given at the end of this post, will download a 229 KB MicrosoftFixit-portable.exe file. Run it and Accept the conditions. You will now be required to enter the path of the folder where you want to download the approximately 40 MB file. Once done, click Save and wait for the download to complete.

When you run the downloaded Portable Fix It Troubleshooters Suite, you will see that it currently packs 26 Troubleshooters.

These include the following, most of which have already been covered here:

1. Fix power consumption problems and extend the laptop battery life
2. Fix Windows Media Player video, and other media or library issues
3. Diagnose and fix sound playback and audio problems automatically
4. Fix Internet Explorer add-on problems when IE hangs or freezes
5. Fix Internet Explorer issues to make IE fast, safe and stable
6. Diagnose and fix Windows Firewall service problems automatically
7. Fix security issues to protect and secure Windows automatically
8. Troubleshoot MSN client and connection
9. Fix broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks
10. Fix Windows display problems that text on monitor is not readable
11. Windows Aero Glass visual effects are not working or displayed
12. Diagnose and repair Windows File and Folder Problems automatically
13. Fix Windows Live Photo Gallery problems in Windows 7 and Vista
14. Fix Windows Desktop Search when it crashes or not showing results
15. Fix problems with CD or DVD drives that can’t read or write media
16. Playing video files crashes or freezes Internet Explorer – Windows
17. Hardware devices are not working or are not detected in Windows
18. Fix problems with programs that can’t be installed or un-installed
19. FIX: You cannot send emails to Exchange Online users from Outlook
20. Fix Windows system performance problems on slow Windows computers
21. Diagnose and fix sound recording and audio problems automatically
22. Automatically fix Windows security settings to keep your PC safe
23. FIX: Zune, Zune HD players or Windows Phone 7 can’t connect to PC
24. Diagnose and fix printer and printing problems automatically
25. Diagnose and fix Windows USB problems automatically
26. Fix the problem with Microsoft Windows Update that is not working.

Microsoft Fix It Download

The Portable Fix It Troubleshooters Suite, like our own FixWin (a 529 KB freeware), will be of great help to those who want to repair and fix Windows problems on a different or a disconnected computer.

UPDATE: asjjasj says in the comments below that he was unable to download the package from Microsoft servers.

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