Troubleshooters are built-in utilities in Windows which assist with diagnosing and resolving system issues. Often, they can be a last resort when all other methods fail to solve our problem. Windows 10 users have access to many troubleshooters; if you've been using them for years, you can't deny their usefulness.

Microsoft has carried over most of the troubleshooters from Windows 10 to Windows 11, discontinued some, and added a new Camera troubleshooter. In this article, we will go over all Windows 11 troubleshooters.

1. Internet Connections

 Running Internet Connections Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

The first troubleshooter aims to diagnose and solve any connection issues Windows users encounter with the internet. When you have trouble connecting to the internet, using the internet, or simply experiencing an unstable connection, the Internet Connections troubleshooter can help.

2. Playing Audio

Running Playing Audio Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

The Playing Audio troubleshooter comes to our aid when dealing with sound issues. This troubleshooter can help you resolve various problems, including audio devices not connecting correctly, apps muting, audio quality degrading, or simply audio stutters, breaks, or buzzes.

3. Printer

 Running Printer Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

Using the Printer troubleshooter, you can diagnose and fix all printer-related problems. The Printer troubleshooter should be run first when encountering printer-related errors, remote connectivity issues, and inability to access the printer even when connected.

4. Windows Update

 Running Windows Update Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

Regular Windows updates keep our systems up to date, and you should rarely have any difficulties updating your operating system. However, if you encounter an issue when updating, the manual update option isn't available anymore, or similar problems, Windows has a Windows Update troubleshooter you can use to resolve the issue.

5. Bluetooth

 Running Bluetooth  Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

Bluetooth troubleshooter is available to assist you with Bluetooth connectivity issues. When you encounter problems connecting Bluetooth devices, pairing your devices with your computer, or accessing Bluetooth on your PC, a Bluetooth troubleshooter will be able to diagnose and fix the issue for you.

6. Camera

 Running Camera Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

Windows 11 includes a Camera troubleshooter that wasn't available in its earlier versions. Its primary purpose is to run an automatic scan to diagnose and fix issues with your device's camera or webcam. When your camera doesn't work in specific apps, or the problem persists throughout your operating system, the Camera troubleshooter will help you resolve the issue.

7. Incoming Connections

 Running Incoming Connections Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

Using the Incoming Connections troubleshooter, you can resolve problems with incoming computer connections and Windows Firewall. If you encounter issues when establishing the remote connection with your computer, the Windows Firewall blocks the incoming connections, or you see failed connection errors, Incoming Connections troubleshooter can help you get over the problem.

8. Keyboard

Running Keyboard Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

While using the Keyboard troubleshooter will effectively resolve issues with wired keyboard connections, it's also helpful when used in conjunction with other troubleshooters to fix possible problems with wireless keyboards. Therefore, regardless of what the problem with your keyboard is, you should refer to this troubleshooter to resolve it.

9. Network Adapter

Running Network Adapter Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

The Network Adapter troubleshooter for Windows is designed to resolve network adapter connectivity problems. Whether your network adapter has disappeared, Wi-Fi is no longer available, or you are experiencing a network connection error on your Windows device, you can use the Network Adapter troubleshooter.

10. Power

Running Power Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

If you notice your device's battery draining faster than usual or taking longer than expected to charge fully, you should use the Power troubleshooter to adjust the power plan settings automatically. The Power troubleshooter will assist you in optimizing the relevant settings, such as the display, timeout, and sleep settings, or restore them to the defaults to help your battery last longer.

11. Program Compatibility Troubleshooter

 Running Program Compatibility Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

When running an app or program compatible with another version of Windows on a new version that doesn't support it, you can use the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter to fix compatibility issues. Thus, if your apps are not working in Windows 11 due to compatibility issues, you should run this troubleshooter to fix them.

12. Recording Audio

 Running Recording Audio Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

Using the Recording Audio troubleshooter, you can resolve issues with a microphone when recording audio. Whether your microphone fails to connect, records distorted audio, doesn't work in Windows apps, or presents errors; Recording Audio can diagnose and fix the problem.

13. Search and Indexing

Running Search and Indexing Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

The Search and Indexing troubleshooter fixes all issues with Windows Search. When Windows Search stops responding, gets too slow, or fails to return the desired results, you should run the Search and Indexing troubleshooter once. This troubleshooter is known for fastening Windows Search results retrieval too.

14. Shared Folders

Running Shared Folders Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

Any error you encounter accessing the shared folder on your Windows PC can be resolved using the Shared Folder troubleshooter. Moreover, it will assist you with resolving errors when accessing the shared folder on the network.

15. Video Playback

Running  Video Playback Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

In line with its name, the Video Playback troubleshooter can be used to troubleshoot video playback issues on your device. When your video starts to buffer too much, suddenly freezes, or does not run when your media player supports it, you can use the Video Playback troubleshooter to fix the problem. Sometimes it can even patch up corrupted files.

16. Windows Store Apps

Running Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Settings App

The last troubleshooter in Windows 11 is for finding and resolving issues with Windows Store Apps. The most common problems include not being able to download an app, update, or uninstall it. If you encounter any problems with Microsoft Store apps or run into errors when accessing or using Microsoft Store apps, use this troubleshooter.

Troubleshooters in Windows 11: Where Are They?

Follow the below steps to access troubleshooters in Windows 11:

  1. Right-click the Windows Start button and choose Settings.
  2. In the left-sidebar, click System.
  3. In the right-hand pane, click Troubleshoot.
  4. Click Other troubleshooters.
     Opening Troubleshooters in Windows Setting App

Troubleshoot Issues With Windows Built-In Troubleshooters

Now that you know what each troubleshooter does, you can use them accordingly. The troubleshooters generally succeed in diagnosing the problem, but there are times when they fail. Thus, in such a scenario, you should explore other means of getting your system running.

Further, you may run into issues in your operating system that even prevents the troubleshooters from running in the first place. When that happens, you can no longer enjoy the help of troubleshooters, and users often encounter the error "A problem prevents the troubleshooter from starting." Have a heart if you encounter the same issue; it can quickly be resolved with simple fixes.