Learn how to update Windows to ensure your device operates smoothly and securely with the latest features.

If you can't find a file on your computer or you accidently modified or deleted a file, you can restore it from a backup (if you're using Windows backup) or you can try to restore it from a previous version.Previous versions are copies of files and folders that Windows automatically saves as part of a restore point.

Info for Windows Insiders. If you’re an Insider and the current preview build isn’t working for you, select Start > Settings > System > Recovery .Next to Go back , select Go back.This won’t remove your personal files, but it’ll remove recently installed apps and drivers, and change settings back to their defaults.

Press this key. To do this. Command + Shift + B. Show or hide the favorites bar. Command + Shift + C . Open Developer tools. Command + D. Save your current tab as a favorite. Command + Shift + D. Save all open tabs as favorites in a new folder

Learn how to manage extensions in Microsoft Edge, including adding, disabling, or removing them as needed.

Note: If you see the icon next to the On/Off toggle for an app, you can select it to see the registry location that contains the path for the app. Apps installed through Microsoft Store (.MSIX apps) don’t have these icons. If you select the icon for these apps, File Explorer opens and highlights the executable file.

To pin Quick Assist to your taskbar so you can quickly get back to it, after Quick Assist is open, right-click (or press and hold) the icon on your taskbar > Pin to taskbar. If the old app icon still appears on your device, make sure you select the new app icon.

Contact Microsoft Support. What's new. Surface Pro; Surface Laptop; Surface Laptop Studio 2

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.

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