Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade. How to check if your device meets Windows 11 system requirements after changing device hardware. Learn how to use the PC Health Check app to help you improve your device performance.

The easiest way to get language packs for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT is to download and install them using the Language Control Panel. Download and install additional languages to view menus, dialog boxes, and other user interface items in your preferred language.

Customize Magnifier zoom level. buttons to select how much Magnifier enlarges the screen when you turn it on. until you hear “Zoom out, button” or “Zoom in, button,” and press to adjust the zoom level accordingly. Narrator announces the new value.

This update includes a new user interface (UI) functionality for Windows Update in Windows. Important: If your device is out of support, it is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft and may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.

This article covers error codes that are generated by Device Manager in Windows. You probably reached this article because Device Manager or another tool like DXDiag reported an error code, and you are not sure how to resolve it.

Select Start > Settings > System > Sound. In Input, select a microphone to see its properties. In Input volume, make sure the blue bar adjusts as you speak into the microphone. If it doesn't, go to Test your microphone and Start test. This will help you troubleshoot any issues with your microphone.

In the search box on the taskbar, type file explorer, and then select it from the list of results. Right-click the file you want to zip, and then select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder . To decompress files. Open File Explorer and find the compressed folder.

When you use Game Mode, Windows prioritizes your gaming experience by turning things off in the background. When you’re running a game, Game Mode: To turn Game Mode on or off: Press the Start button , type Settings in the search box, and then select Settings. Choose Gaming > Game Mode.

Show desktop icons in Windows. Your desktop icons may be hidden. To view them, right-click the desktop, select View, and then select Show desktop icons. To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more: Select Start , open Settings , then under Personalization , select Themes .

Learn how to get older apps or programs to run on Windows 10 or Windows 11 by adjusting compatibility settings.