These apps relying on blocked drivers might display error messages, including "The backup has failed because Microsoft VSS has timed out during the snapshot creation" or VSS_E_BAD_STATE.

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 ...

This article has guidance for: Organizations (enterprise, small business, and education) with IT-managed Windows devices and updates. Note: If you are an individual who owns a personal Windows device, please go to the article Windows devices for home users, businesses, and schools with Microsoft-managed updates.

To access Copilot in Microsoft 365, sign in with your Microsoft account at microsoft365.com, or download the app to your mobile device. Subscription owners can also access Copilot within the Microsoft 365 desktop apps.

The easiest way to see if a device meets the requirements for Windows 11 after making hardware changes to the device is with the PC Health Check app: Download and install the PC Health Check app.

If you bought Windows 10 or Windows 11 Pro upgrade in the Microsoft Store app, you'll receive a digital license instead of a product key in the confirmation email that was sent to confirm the purchase.

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled.

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If you don't have the Microsoft Authenticator app for iOS, select Download now. Tip: You can scan a QR code or send a link to your mobile device to download the Authenticator app from the Authenticator app page. After you've downloaded Authenticator, select Next. Select the phone method to receive codes by text.