Starting your Surface from a USB drive can be useful if you want to change firmware settings or Windows startup settings. Booting from a USB device doesn’t refresh or reset your Surface.

Find out how to change your capture settings on Windows 10/11 devices.

To use your microphone with apps on Windows 10, you'll need to turn on some permissions in Microphone settings. Then, you'll need to check your app permissions if you want to use your microphone with apps.

Discusses the release of the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) to help remove specific prevalent malicious software from Windows-based computers.

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

Learn how to upgrade your existing device to Windows 10 or buy a new PC. Get answers to common questions about upgrading to Windows 10.

Help to decide whether you should install the 32-bit Office version or the 64-bit Office version. Which version is right for you depends on how you plan to use Office. Find out about choosing between 32-bit Office and 64-bit Office.

Microsoft Groove Music is brand new for Windows 10. It plays your music collection on PC and other devices.

Learn how to change Internet Explorer settings, or reset browser settings when there's a problem.

Quick Assist lets someone you trust take over your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC and fix a problem from wherever they are.