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Here are some things you can do.
Try resetting your BIOS defaults:
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-pc-bios-...
If that does not work and you have a desktop computer...
Power down
Unplug it
Open the system unit
Remove the CMOS CR-2032 chip
Plug it in, start the machine, wait 10 seconds
Power down, unplug it, reinstall the CMOS CR-2032 chip
Plug it in again, power up
Open Start > Settings > Privacy > Background apps
Disable all Background apps.
Disabling Windows Update:
Press Windows key + R
Type: services.msc
Hit Enter
Scroll down to Windows Update
Select it then right click it
Click Properties
Under the General tab, choose Startup type to Disabled
Click Stop
Click Apply then OK
Also, check whats starting up with Windows.
Press Windows key + X
Click Task Manager
Click Startup tab
Disable all except Windows Defender.
Press Windows key + R
Type: msconfig
Hit Enter
Go to the services tab
Check the box,
hide all Microsoft services
Disable the remaining services
Click Apply then OK
Restart if prompted
uninstall your display driver:
Press Windows key + X
Click Device Manager
Expand Display adapters
Right click the current display adapter
Click Uninstall
Exit Device Manager
Restart
Open Start, type: CMD
Right click CMD
Click Run as administrator
Type in at the prompt OR Copy and Paste these one at a time : (Hit enter)
chkdsk /F /R
Which version of Microsoft Office (2016,2013,2010,2007) or Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc. is it?
Open Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features
Scroll down to Microsoft Office
Select it
Click Change
Now, wait while the repair wizard starts up.
Choose the type of repair you would like to perform. Depending on the severity or availability of your Internet connection, you could try the first option, Quick Repair, which is much faster and tries to fix the problem without a data connection.
If that doesn’t resolve the problem, then go back and try the Online Repair option. For my particular issue, I ultimately had to use the Online Repair.
The repair process is straight-forward following the wizard. Note that you’ll need to save your work and close all Office programs first, and then click Repair.
Then wait while the repair process runs.
You will notice the repair experience is similar to a fresh installation. The amount of time it takes will depend on your connection speed and what the issue is.
You will see your Office apps light up in their respective colors while the repair completes.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer just to be sure and launch your apps and verify if the problem you were having is resolved.