Your desktop icons may be hidden. To view them, right-click the desktop, select View, and then select Show desktop icons.To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more:

Learn how to add a printer or scanner in Windows. If your printer connects by a wire, plug it into your device. It'll connect automatically, your PC will download the right drivers, and you can use it right away.

Windows 10 and 11 contain a large set of emojis. To insert one: Put your cursor where you want the emoji.

Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

An upgrade differs from an update in that it moves your PC from a previous version of Windows—such as Windows 10—to Windows 11. This FAQ is intended to answer questions about upgrading to Windows 11.

Keeping your login information secure will sometimes require you to change a password. You can easily edit the passwords saved in Microsoft Edge.

Learn how to use Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 in Windows for better wireless coverage and network security.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled.

Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

You can easily insert a check mark (also known as a "tick mark") in Word, Outlook, Excel, or PowerPoint. These marks are static symbols. If you're looking for an interactive check box that you can click to check or uncheck, see: Add a check box or option button (Excel) or Make a checklist in Word. In your file, place the cursor where you want to insert the symbol.