Describes how to use the clean boot process to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista.

Learn how to troubleshoot problems updating Windows. Find answers to common questions and issues installing Windows updates.

Troubleshoot problems you might be having with your mouse or keyboard, or other wireless device in Windows.

Things to try to fix touchpad problems in Windows 10 and 11. If your touchpad isn’t working, it may be a result of a missing or out-of-date driver.

Get free Windows themes from Microsoft to personalize background, colors and sounds for your PC.

Learn how to reinstall Windows on your PC and how activation works after it's installed.

Create an ISO file for Windows 10. Unlike in previous versions of Windows, you’ll need to use the media creation tool to create an ISO file to install Windows 10.

To see if you can use Windows device encryption. In the search box on the taskbar, type System Information, right-click System Information in the list of results, then select Run as administrator. Or you can select the Start button, and then under Windows Administrative Tools, select System Information.

Download printer drivers. If your printer isn't responding, you may need to remove it and reinstall it so Windows can download and install the proper drivers.

Get answers to some common questions about 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.