Learn what you need to get the most from Windows Media Center. Getting started with Windows Media Center. Set up a TV signal in Windows Media Center. Troubleshoot audio problems in Windows Media Center.

Surface comes with a built-in tool to create a USB recovery drive. To create a recovery drive, you'll need an external USB drive formatted to FAT32, with enough available storage space for all your recovery data. Note: You can also download the recovery files from the Surface website.

Learn how to get started in Windows Media Center, including setting up media libraries, calibrating your display, configuring a TV tuner, and setting up speakers.

Windows Sonic is the spatial sound setting Microsoft offers for an immersive headset experience. Plug any stereo headset into your controller, or plug in an Xbox wireless accessory to your console before changing your headset setting to Windows Sonic for Headphones.

Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Volume & audio output. Under Speaker audio, you can adjust the following settings: HDMI audio - Keep this set at Stereo uncompressed unless your HDMI cable is plugged into a receiver that can process 5.1 or 7.1 uncompressed signals.

Install the latest updates for Windows. Windows 11 automatically downloads and installs updates to make sure your device is secure and up to date. This means you receive the latest fixes and security updates, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected.

Method 1: Reset your device to an earlier system restore point. This feature must be explicitly enabled and a system restore point must have been created on your Windows device before you apply this update. For more information about system restore point, see Back up and restore your PC.

Upgrading your Windows 8 or Windows RT PC to Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 will also bring you enhancements in personalization, search, apps, the Windows Store, and cloud connectivity, all with the security and reliability features you expect from Windows.

Check which version of DirectX is installed. The DxDiag tool reports detailed information about the DirectX components and drivers installed on your system and can be used.

Learn how to check for, download, and install KB 2919355, an update for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1.