Open and run DxDiag.exe. This tool is used to collect info about devices to help troubleshoot problems with DirectX sound and video. A support person might ask for this info, or you might post it in a forum when you ask for help. In Windows, select Start and enter dxdiag into the search box on the taskbar. Select dxdiag from the results. In the ...

To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK. Here’s how to learn more: Select Start > Settings > System > About . Open About settings. Under Device specifications > System type , see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

Change your default browser in Windows. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps . Select Microsoft Edge . Next to Make Microsoft Edge your default browser , select Set default . We recommend you transition to Microsoft Edge to enjoy a faster, more secure, and more modern browsing experience. Use the Windows Settings app to change your ...

Microsoft Accessory Center is an app that lets you customize the settings for your Microsoft accessories, so you can get the most out of them with your Windows 10/11 PC. Download Microsoft Accessory Center from Microsoft Store. The latest version supports these newer devices: Microsoft Audio Dock. Microsoft Presenter+.

The SMS Executive Service (SMSExec.exe) terminates unexpectedly when reassigning distribution points in System Center Configuration Manager current branch, version 1802. This issue may occur when multiple distribution points are reassigned in rapid succession, or during the resultant migration process.

Right-click the Start button (lower-left corner) and select Apps and Features on the pop-up menu. Select the Microsoft Office product you want to repair and select Modify. Note: This will repair the entire Office suite even if it's just one application you want to repair such as Word or Excel. If you have a standalone app installed, then search ...

When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it’ll pop up as a widget. Many of these can be moved, resized, or pinned to your screen. Widget menu (1) – Select the Widget menu icon to open a list of activities to choose from. Mouse click-through (2) – Click ...

Select the Restore deleted favorites icon in the top right corner of the Favorites menu. Right-click (or select and hold) the item or folder you want to recover, then select Restore . Important: You can only restore favorites that have been lost or deleted in the past 28 days. To restore all available deleted favorites, press Ctrl + A to select ...

Use the Surface Dock Firmware Update. Go to Download Surface Tools for IT . Select Download. Under Choose the download you want, select the latest version of the Surface Dock Firmware Update. The file name will start with Surface_Dock_FWUpdate_ and a version number, and it will have a .msi file name extension at the end.

Transfer photos from an iPhone to your PC. First, connect your iPhone to a PC with a USB cable that can transfer files. Turn your phone on and unlock it. Your PC can’t find the device if the device is locked. Select Import > From a USB device, then follow the instructions. You can pick the items you want to import and select where to save them.