Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to create installation media for installing or reinstalling Windows.
Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows - Microsoft Support
Driver updates for most hardware devices in Windows are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update. Windows Update updates drivers for various hardware including network adapters, printers, scanners, and video cards. Drivers updated through Windows Update are normally recent and up to date. However, drivers can also be updated through Device Manager. Drivers updated through ...
Activate Office for Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Office that is pre-installed on new Windows 10 PCs or using a new product key.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Microsoft365.com, Project for Office 365
Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use Snipping Tool to capture a screenshot, or snip, of any object on your screen, and then annotate, save, or share the image.
Fix touchpad problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
Try to fix touchpad problems in Windows by updating drivers using either Windows Update or Device Manager or by reinstalling the touchpad.
Use the Office offline installer - Microsoft Support
Use the Office offline installer to install Office 2016 or Office 2013 if you don't have an active Internet connection or you're having problems with slow speed or unreliable connections.
Applies To:
Office 2024, Office 2021, Office 2019, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Microsoft365.com, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise admin
Automatically fix Windows security issues - Microsoft Support
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
Sign in using Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
Notes: Before you can use Authenticator as a way to sign in, you need to download the app and have already added Authenticator to your accounts. Starting July 2025, the autofill feature in Authenticator will stop working, and from August 2025, passwords will no longer be accessible in Authenticator. Learn more.
Troubleshoot problems updating Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to troubleshoot problems updating Windows. Find answers to common questions and issues installing Windows updates.