Cause. This behavior can occur if the Inetcpl.cpl file is missing from the Windows \System or %SystemRoot%\System32 folder or if a restriction is set on the NoBrowserOptions Windows registry value.

Start by running the automated audio troubleshooter in the Get Help app. Get Help automatically runs diagnostics and takes the correct steps to fix most audio issues. Open Get Help. If the Get Help app is unable to resolve your sound or audio issue, try the possible solutions listed: Windows 11 Windows 10. 1.

Having trouble connecting to your email from Outlook on your desktop? Follow these steps to let Outlook diagnose and fix errors in your Outlook mail profile that might be causing the issue.

You can start a scan for malware any time you like. Note: Microsoft Defender currently offers anti-malware on Windows, Android, and macOS. From the Microsoft Defender dashboard. If you want a deeper scan, instead of selecting Quick scan in step 3, select Scan options and choose the type of scan you want.

If you recently made any changes to your hardware and want to see if your computer now meets the requirements for Windows 11, the easiest way to do that is with the PC Health Check app: If you haven't yet, install the PC Health Check app here.

Find solutions to common problems or get help from a support agent. Learn more about how to fix problems with the Windows Start menu, and what to do if the Start menu won't open.

Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

When you open a PowerPoint document, the ribbon appears as a row of labels, or what we call tabs. When you go to a tab, the ribbon for that tab opens and you can see the tools and functions that were formerly in menus and toolbars in earlier versions of PowerPoint.

You can use installation media (a USB flash drive or DVD) to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go to the software download website, where you'll find step-by-step instructions.

Apps, settings, files—they can all be found on the Start menu. Just select Start on the taskbar. Next, make it yours by pinning apps and programs. Note: Students using Windows 11 SE may see a different selection of apps in their Start menu. Apps are managed by their IT Admin.