If applications are crashing, your device may have been affected by a virus. It's a good time to scan your device for viruses.
How to scan your Windows computer for viruses
- Click on start and search for "Windows Security". You can also open Windows Security by clicking on Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security.
- Open Virus & Threat Protection.
- Under Current threats, select Scan options and choose one of the following options:
- Full scan (recommended)
- Custom scan (scan specific folders and files)
- Microsoft Defender Offline scan. Run this scan if your device has been, or could potentially be, infected by a virus or malware.
- Select Scan now to scan your computer for viruses.