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.

Find operating system info in Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1. To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK.. If your device is running Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1, here’s how to learn more:

The files on your OneDrive are private until you share them. Keep in mind that when you share folders with Edit permissions, people you share with can add the shared folders to their own OneDrive.. This lets them keep the folder alongside their own folders and items, easily move items between folders, and more easily work on it offline.

Learn how to open and run DxDiag.exe on Windows to collect device information and troubleshoot DirectX sound and video issues.

Open User Accounts by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking User Accounts and Family Safety, clicking User Accounts, and then clicking Manage another account .. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Here's an example of how to use VLOOKUP. =VLOOKUP(B2,C2:E7,3,TRUE) In this example, B2 is the first argument—an element of data that the function needs to work.For VLOOKUP, this first argument is the value that you want to find.

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.

Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.

On the Email tab, choose your account (profile), and then choose Repair.

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