If you delete files or folders that you're syncing, you can restore them from the Windows recycle bin on your PC. To put your Windows recycle bin on your desktop, see Show or hide the Recycle Bin. The information in this article also applies to OneDrive (for work or school) files.

Along with software updates for Windows 10 or Windows 11, it's important to make hardware updates, also known as updates for drivers and firmware. You can quickly check the health of your Surface drivers and firmware using the Surface app. Open the Surface app.

If you’re unable to update your Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, or Xbox Adaptive Controller, there might be a technical issue with the accessory or an issue with the firmware. Before you try the steps below, power cycle the controller. To do so:

If your system is asking you for your BitLocker recovery key, the following information may help you locate your recovery key and understand why you're being asked to provide it. Important: Microsoft support is unable to provide, or recreate, a lost BitLocker recovery key.

If you are having issues installing or updating Gaming Services on your PC, or if you are noticing that the Xbox app for PC is launching with missing content, you may want to download and run the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC.

Fixes an issue in which recycled files are deleted permanently if you delete files from a DFS link in a network environment on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 after you redirect the Recycle Bin to the DFS link.

You see error code E74 when you use your Xbox 360 console. Error code E74 is preceded by the following message: System error. Contact Xbox Customer Support. Status code: E74. This means that your Xbox 360 has experienced hardware failure and needs to be repaired.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

Solution 1: Remove your payment option and add it again. Sign in on Xbox 360. Go to settings and select Account > Manage Payment Options > Remove Payment Option. Remove the option you want to use, then add it again.

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