Fix your audio drivers. Hardware problems can be caused by outdated or malfunctioning drivers. Make sure your audio driver is up to date and update it if needed. If that doesn't work, try uninstalling the audio driver (it will reinstall automatically).

Learn how to fix problems signing into your Microsoft account. Resolve password verification, locked account, and other Microsoft account login issues.

Your PIN is securely stored on your device, it isn’t transmitted anywhere, and it isn’t stored on a server. This makes it more secure than a traditional password. If you want to change your PIN, or need to reset it, you have different options.

If a check is not visible, Scroll Lock does not appear in the Excel status bar. Simply check the box to have the status appear on the status bar. If Scroll Lock is on, your cursor moves between columns and rows, not cells. Here's how to turn off Scroll Lock.

During text entry, type Windows logo key + . (period). The emoji keyboard will appear. Select an emoji with the mouse, or keep typing to search through the available emojis for one you like. For more ways to express yourself, choose from GIFs and Kaomoji too!

Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar, then select Widget menu in the Home Bar. From the Widget menu, choose a Favorite (the star icon) or multiple favorites. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access.

Fuzzy Pinyin helps you input Chinese characters more accurately by allowing for slight variations in Pinyin input. It accounts for common mistakes or uncertainties in typing Pinyin and suggests the correct characters based on context. Find Fuzzy Pinyin settings in IME settings > General.

Enable Windows 10 programs such as Windows Media Player to support activities that include the playback and recording of multimedia files that are encoded with standards-based codecs. Movies & TV: An app that's used to play digital video. Windows Voice Recorder: An app that's used to record sounds.

If you're trying to add your Outlook.com account to Outlook or another mail app, you might need the POP, IMAP, or SMTP settings. You can find them below or by viewing them in your Outlook.com settings.

TPM 2.0 is used in Windows 11 for a number of features, including Windows Hello for identity protection and BitLocker for data protection. In some cases, PCs that are capable of running TPM 2.0 are not set up to do so. If you are considering upgrading to Windows 11, check to ensure TPM 2.0 is enabled on your device.