Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements. If you changed your hardware in order to upgrade to Windows 11 and the system is not recognizing the change in a timely manner, this article explains how to initiate the assessment manually.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track. Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)

Some Office 2019, Office 2016, and Office 2013 products come with a product key. If yours did, before installing Microsoft 365 for the first time, sign in with an existing or new Microsoft account and enter your product key at office.com/setup. Redeeming your key is what links your account with Microsoft 365 so you only have to do this once.

The VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP functions, together with INDEX and MATCH,  are some of the most useful functions in Excel. Note: The Lookup Wizard feature is no longer available in Excel. Here's an example of how to use VLOOKUP. =VLOOKUP (B2,C2:E7,3,TRUE) In this example, B2 is the first argument —an element of data that the function needs to work.

Use Game Bar to capture game clips and screenshots on Windows. From the developer (6) – Stay in the know from the creators of your favorite games. Gallery (7) – Your game clips and screenshots will show up here. Looking for Group (8) – Use Looking for Group to find players for your favorite multiplayer games.

Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings. Select Preferences > Capture & share, then choose one of the 4K options listed under Game clip resolution. Once you've updated your capture settings, you're ready to start capturing.

If you're looking for Help on specific Excel Add-ins, such as Solver or Inquire, see Help for Excel for Windows add-ins. If you're looking for additional help with Excel add-ins using the COM Add-ins dialog box, see Add or remove add-ins in Excel. Get a Microsoft 365 Add-in for Excel.

We understand that sometimes purchases of digital game products don’t go as planned. When that happens, we’ll help you request a refund. Refunds are typically issued for requests meeting the following criteria: Requests are made within 14 days of the purchase date.

Learn how to add user accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With an account, each person has separate files, browser favorites, and a private desktop.

There are a couple ways to play Xbox console games remotely: Xbox app for mobile. Xbox app for Windows. For mobile app setup details, go to: All about the Xbox app on mobile. If you don’t have the Xbox app for Windows installed, it’s free in the Microsoft Store: Get the app.