How to install the latest version of DirectX - Microsoft Support
DirectX is a set of components in Windows that allows software, primarily and especially games, to work directly with your video and audio hardware. Games that use DirectX can use multimedia accelerator features built-in to your hardware more efficiently which improves your overall multimedia experience.
Open Device Manager - Microsoft Support
In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the menu.
Install Quick Assist - Microsoft Support
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.
Activate Office - Microsoft Support
Select your version of Microsoft 365 below to learn how to activate Microsoft 365. Activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office. Activate Office that's pre-installed on a new Windows device. Activate an Office purchase or offer that's included on a new Windows device. Activate Office from Microsoft Workplace Discount Program.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, Project for Office 365
Give your PC a Fresh Start - Microsoft Support
To reset your PC, go to Start > Settings > System > Recovery . Next to Reset this PC , select Reset PC. Then, select Keep my files, choose cloud or local, change your settings, and set Restore preinstalled apps? to No . Open Recovery settings. Note: If you don't see the option to Restore preinstalled apps, it means your PC doesn't have ...
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Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive - Microsoft Support
Select the OneDrive cloud in your notification area to show the OneDrive pop-up. Select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then select Settings. Go to the Account tab. Select Unlink this PC. macOS. Click the OneDrive cloud icon up in your Menu bar, click the three dots to open the menu, and select Preferences. Go to the Account tab.
Applies To:
OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows, SharePoint admin center, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Small Business, SharePoint operated by 21Vianet
Edit photos and videos in Windows - Microsoft Support
In the search box on the taskbar, type Photos . From the list, select Photos . Then select the photo you’d like to change. Select Edit image ( Ctrl + E ) at the top of your screen. Select either Crop , Adjustment , Filter , Markup , Retouch , or Background to start editing. Use these features to tweak the light, color, look, and feel of your ...
Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows
Open Get Help. If the Get Help app is unable to resolve your printer issue, try the possible solutions listed: Step 1. Unplug and restart your printer. Step 2. Check cables or wireless connection. Step 3. Uninstall and reinstall your printer.
Download and install apps - Microsoft Support
Select Install apps. Follow the instructions in the browser to download the installer and start your installation. Tip. As your apps are installing you might see the User Account Control prompt pop up and ask Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Select Yes. Close the installer window after it's finished.