Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows. 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.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter.

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 Hardware problems can be caused by outdated or malfunctioning drivers.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).

You can't open or copy previous versions of files that were created by Windows Backup, but you can restore them. To restore a previous version, select the previous version, and then select. The file or folder replaces the current version on your computer, and the replacement can't be undone.

You can use a voice typing language that's different than the one you've chosen for Windows. Here's how: Search for the language you'd like to install, then select. or install any optional language features you'd like to use. These features, including speech recognition, aren't required for voice typing to work.

Manually update Surface drivers and firmware. Manual updates are useful if you need to update an offline device, update many devices that are all the same model, or if you’re creating system images for your organization.

Your shared Friends & Family subscription must be active on August 15, 2023, to be eligible. If you’d like to cancel or change your membership, visit your Microsoft account. We’ll send a personalized code (or more than one code) to your Xbox account on console and the Xbox app on PC.

If you're having trouble installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows. For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ. Learn about Windows service packs and download the latest updates for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.

Here’s how Xbox Game Pass subscribers can extend their Game Pass subscription benefits to friends and family. At home: Make your primary Xbox (if you have more than one) your home Xbox, which gives anyone who signs in to the console with their profile the ability to use your Game Pass subscription.

Disk cleanup in Windows. Windows 11 Windows 10. To delete temporary files: In the search box on the taskbar, type disk cleanup, and select Disk Cleanup from the list of results. Select the drive you want to clean up, and then select OK. Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of.