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Sound is lost for a while on a MIDI device in Windows 8.1 or Windows 7
Fixes an issue in which a MIDI device works incorrectly and sound is momentarily lost in Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
A Windows 7-based computer does not enter sleep mode after you play ...
Fixes an issue in which a Windows 7-based computer does not enter sleep mode. This issue occurs after you finish playing audio files through a USB headset or a USB audio device.
HOW TO: Force Windows to Use Standard VGA Compatible Driver
Move the Oemn.inf and Oemn.pnf files back to the %Systemroot%\Inf folder. Use Device Manager to remove the VGA video adapter, and then restart the computer. Windows Plug and Play locates the OEM video adapter and reinstalls the OEM drivers automatically.
MTP driver update causes USB connected phone or portable device issue ...
This update includes a fix for an incorrect device driver (“Microsoft – WPD – 2/22/2016 12:00:00 AM - 5.2.5326.4762”) that was released by a third-party on March 8, 2017 that affected a small group of users with USB connected phones or other media devices that rely on Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).
How can I prevent users from connecting to a USB storage device?
Describes methods to prevent users from connecting to a USB storage device that is connected to a Windows XP-based, Windows Server 2003-based, or Windows 2000-based computer.
Update a Microsoft account payment method - Microsoft Support
If your name, billing address, expiration date, or CVV number has changed for your Microsoft account payment method, you can update it. Update your payment method online. Sign in to the Payment options page with your Microsoft account.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Change your Microsoft account password - Microsoft Support
The steps below describe how to change a known password. If you need to reset your password because you forgot it, see Reset your Microsoft account password instead. Change your password. Go to account.microsoft.com and if you’re not already signed in, sign in with the username and current password for the account you want to update.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
What it fixes. The troubleshooter helps fix problems that: Corrupt registry keys on 64-bit operating systems. Corrupt registry keys that control the update data. Prevent new programs from being installed. Prevent existing programs from being completely uninstalled or updated.
Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder - Microsoft Support
Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder. If you choose to “Keep nothing” when you upgrade to Windows 8.1, or if you reset, refresh, or reinstall Windows, your personal files are temporarily saved to the Windows.old folder for 28 days (unless you formatted your hard drive before installing).
Insert a signature - Microsoft Support
Your handwritten signature gives your document a personal touch. You can scan your signature and store it as a picture to insert in the document. You can also insert a signature line to indicate where a signature should be written.
Applies To: Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word 2021, Word 2021 for Mac, Word 2019, Word 2019 for Mac, Word 2016