There are four ways to open Snipping Tool: Select the Start button, enter snipping tool, then select Snipping Tool from the results. Press Windows logo key + Shift + S for a static image snip. Press Print Screen ( PrtSc ) for a static image snip.

Open and run DxDiag.exe. This tool is used to collect info about devices to help troubleshoot problems with DirectX sound and video. A support person might ask for this info, or you might post it in a forum when you ask for help.

If you feel like you’ve been the target of a technical support scam, you can help Microsoft stop cybercriminals by reporting it. Learn more about avoiding technical support scams.

Remove or block notifications in Edge settings. In Edge, go to Settings and more in the upper right corner of your browser window. Select Settings > Cookies and site permissions and select Notifications. Under Allow, you will find a list of websites that are currently sending you notifications.

Create and format a hard disk partition. To create a partition or volume (the two terms are often used interchangeably) on a hard disk, you must be logged in as an administrator, and there must be either unallocated disk space or free space within an extended partition on the hard disk.

You can link your social media account in one of two ways: Use the Xbox mobile app to scan the QR code. Select the Link option which will launch the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, or other social media account.

Keep up with your favorite games with Official posts from games, made directly by game developers in the Xbox mobile app. You can engage with posts that have the latest news, clips, and polls. You can also join in the fun by sharing posts made by your favorite games. Collapse all.

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Suffixes are subtle so that the focus is on the name you chose, but they are always shown. If you do decide to change your existing gamertag, be aware that you may lose it to someone else. To learn more about creating a new gamertag, see: How to change your Xbox gamertag.

There are three methods to which you can activate your product: Online via the internet, by telephone using our automated systems, and by a live support advocate. Online: When you begin activation, Windows will try to use your internet connection to activate online.