Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
Learn different ways to remove apps and programs from your Windows 10 or 11 device. Find tips for troubleshooting, repairing, and protecting your system from malware.
Fix sound or audio problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to troubleshoot common audio issues in Windows 11 and Windows 10 with the Get Help app, audio troubleshooter, and other tips. Find out how to check your speaker output, update or roll back your audio driver, and more.
Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to create a USB flash drive or DVD to install or reinstall Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 7. You'll need a reliable internet connection, a blank storage device, and a product key (if applicable).
Activate Office - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office with different scenarios and methods. Find troubleshooting tips for activation errors and product keys.
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, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, Project for Office 365
Activate Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Windows 11 using a digital license or a product key. Find out how to check your activation status, link your Microsoft account, and troubleshoot activation issues.
Reinstall Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to reinstall Windows 11 using installation media, such as a USB drive, SD card, or external hard drive. Compare different options and requirements for resetting, reinstalling, or cleaning your PC.
Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade - Microsoft Support
Learn how to check if your PC can run Windows 11, back up your files, and install the new Windows experience. Find out about Windows 11 features, apps, and productivity tools.
Change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge
Learn how to set Bing or any other search engine that uses OpenSearch technology as your default in Microsoft Edge. Follow the steps to change the search engine in the address bar and see the benefits of using Bing.
Install Visio or access Visio for the web - Microsoft Support
Learn how to get Visio, a stand-alone application for creating diagrams, on your PC or online. Find out which version of Visio you have, how to associate it with your account, and how to download and install it.
Applies To: Visio Plan 2, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin
Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts to perform tasks faster and easier in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Find shortcuts for desktop, virtual desktop, Windows key, File Explorer, Settings, command prompt, and more.