Turn your PC off completely. To shut down, select Start and then select Power > Shut down.. Sleep. Sleep uses very little power, your PC starts up faster, and you’re instantly back to where you left off.

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Note: If you are in tablet mode, you may not be able to see your desktop icons properly.You can find the program by searching for the program name in File Explorer. To turn off tablet mode, select action center on the taskbar (next to date and time), and then select Tablet mode to turn it on or off.

Note: Use these steps for Windows programs.If you're having problems with an app you got from Microsoft Store, go to Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store.

Use System restore to make restore points when you install a new app, driver, or Windows update, and when you create a restore point manually.

Scan the page and save it on your computer in a common file format: .BMP, .GIF, .JPG, or .PNG. Tip: For information on how to use your scanner, use the manufacturer’s manual or Web site. On the Insert tab, select Pictures > Picture from File .

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Note: To upgrade to Windows 11, devices should meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements.Some Windows 10 features aren't available in Windows 11. System requirements to experience some Windows 11 features and apps will exceed the Windows 11 minimum system requirements.Find Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements

Notes: Reinstalling Windows 11 using installation media while choosing to ‘Keep nothing’ (a clean install) will automatically enable reserved storage if the partition you reinstall Windows to is 20GB or larger. Reserved storage sets aside disk space to be used by updates, apps, temporary files, and system caches, thus improving the day-to-day function of your PC by ensuring that critical ...

Press the Start button , and then enter store into the search bar.; Choose Microsoft Store from the results to open the app.; Select your account in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select Redeem code or gift cards.; Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.