Instead of fix-it tools, Windows 10 uses troubleshooters to help you solve problems with your PC. To run a troubleshooter: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, or select the Find troubleshooters shortcut at the end of this topic, and then select Additional troubleshooters.

Snap. Hover over a window’s maximize button or press Windows logo key + Z, then choose a snap layout to optimize your screen space and your productivity. Learn how to personalize your Windows 11 experience, from choosing a desktop background to creating a Microsoft Edge collection for your favorite content. Watch the video and read on for ...

Press the Start button , and then enter Xbox into the search bar. Choose the Xbox app from the results to open the app. Select your gamerpic, and then select Settings. Select Redeem under Redeem a code. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts. Note You can’t redeem a code on the Xbox app for mobile at this time.

Select Get code. Microsoft will send a verification code to the email or phone number you selected. Go to the recovery phone or email for where you expect to receive the code. 4. Enter code and reset password. Confirm the code to create a new password. Learn how to create a strong password. Paste or type the code you received and select Next.

Select and hold (right-click) the Microsoft Edge logo in the taskbar and select New InPrivate window. In Microsoft Edge, select and hold (right-click) a link and select Open link in InPrivate window. In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > New InPrivate window. Other people using this device won’t see your browsing activity, but your ...

To upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro manually, first check which edition you’re running and your activation state: Select Start > Settings > System > Activation. At the top of the Activation page, you see your edition: either Home or Pro. You‘ll also see if you’re activated under Activation state . Open Activation settings ...

The following tips can help you pinpoint the issue affecting your device. Before you begin, make sure your device is plugged into a power source and connected to the internet. Then, try the steps listed below to get your PC to update. Some updates require administrator access. If your account doesn't have administrator access, see Create a ...

To log on as an administrator, you need to have a user account on the computer with an Administrator account type. If you are not sure if the account that you have on the computer is an administrator account, you can check the account type after you have logged on. The steps that you should follow will vary, depending on whether your computer ...

The Microsoft 365 Access Runtime files are available as a free download in either the 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) versions in all supported languages. Decide which bit version you need. For more information, see Choose between the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office. In the following drop-down list, select the language you want, and then click ...

Windows 11 Windows 10 Microsoft Store Microsoft account dashboard. Select Start then enter Microsoft Store. Select it to open the app. If Microsoft Store won't launch, get more info at Microsoft Store does not launch. Open Microsoft Store. Select the Microsoft Store icon on the taskbar or select the search box and type "Microsoft Store."