Codecs allow you to play different formats of audio and video files. Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store.

Cast to an external display from your Windows PC. You can wirelessly connect your PC to a TV, projector, or other kind of external display that supports Miracast. Turn on your TV, projector, or other display. If you're using a Miracast dongle or adapter, make sure it's plugged in to the display.

Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

Installation media, such as a USB flash drive, can be used to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation of Windows, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go to the software download website, where step-by-step instructions can be found.

Help for admins of small businesses. Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.

Receive Remote Assistance Support from Microsoft. Remote Assistance Support from Microsoft allows a Microsoft support professional in another location to view your computer screen and work on your computer over a secured connection. Protect yourself from tech support scams. Before clicking 'I accept', review the: Agreement for Microsoft Services.

Open Get Help. If the Get Help app is unable to resolve your sound or audio issue, try the possible solutions listed: Windows 11 Windows 10. 1. Check your speaker output. 2. Run the audio troubleshooter. 3. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed.

If people are having trouble hearing you in Teams meetings, here are some tips to help you get back on track. To learn more about changing mic settings in Microsoft Teams for personal use, see Manage your device settings in Microsoft Teams (free).

Ways to install Windows 11. Managing Windows 11 "System requirements not met" message in your organization. Learn what to do when a warning message is displayed showing that a device doesn't meet Windows 11 minimum system requirements to upgrade.

Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.