If you run into problems trying to connect to a Bluetooth device, here are some troubleshooting steps to try. Note: For general info about how to connect a Bluetooth device to your PC, see Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows.

If you can't find a file on your computer or you accidently modified or deleted a file, you can restore it from a backup (if you're using Windows backup) or you can try to restore it from a previous version. Previous versions are copies of files and folders that Windows automatically saves as part of a restore point.

Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7 More... Less There are many ways to shut down your PC—you can turn the PC off completely, you can make it sleep, or you can hibernate the PC.

Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020. We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft. Learn more. You can have Windows automatically download recommended drivers and detailed information for your hardware and devices.

A Windows product key is a 25-character code used to activate Windows. It looks like this: Locate your product key for Windows 10 or Windows 11. Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you'll need either a 25-character product key or a digital license to activate it.

Change mouse settings. Windows 7. You can customize your mouse in a variety of ways in Windows. For instance, you can swap the functions of your mouse buttons, make the mouse pointer more visible, and alter the scroll speed of the mouse wheel.

To see which Bluetooth version is on your PC. In the Search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the list of results. Select the arrow next to Bluetooth to expand it.

Move files to a new Windows PC using an external storage device. You'll need: An external hard drive or network drive. Note: If you're moving from a Windows 7 PC rather than a Windows 10 PC, see Moving to a Windows 10 PC for info on how to bring your files with you.

The following update is available for Surface Pro 7+ devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater. Improvements and fixes: Addresses issues related to recovery of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections when device is on Standby and improves connection reliability.

You can import photos and videos you have stored on a camera’s SD card, a USB drive, a phone, or on another device. Here's how: Use a USB cable to connect your device to the PC. In the search box on the taskbar, type photos and then select the Photos app from the results. Select Import from the app bar.