Get the latest Windows update - Microsoft Support
Windows devices may get new functionality at different times as Microsoft delivers non-security updates, fixes, improvements, and enhancements via several servicing technologies—including controlled feature rollout (CFR).. Windows will let you know if you need to restart your device to complete an update, and you can choose a time that works best for you to complete that update.
Find and open File Explorer - Microsoft Support
File Explorer in Windows 11 helps you get the files you need quickly and easily. To check it out in Windows 11, select it on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard.. How to use File Explorer:
Switching out of S mode in Windows - Microsoft Support
Windows 11 in S mode is designed for security and performance, exclusively running apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to switch out of S mode.
Change your screen resolution and layout in Windows
Change the display orientation. Select the Start button, then type settings.Select Settings > System > Display and choose a screen orientation from the drop-down list next to Display orientation. Windows will recommend an orientation for your screen. If you change the orientation of a monitor, you'll also need to physically rotate the screen.
Xbox subscription cancellations and refunds | Xbox Support
In the following countries, you have the right to cancel a subscription that has recurring billing with immediate effect and receive a prorated refund as described in the Microsoft Consumer Subscription Prorated Refund Policy:
Manage website notifications in Microsoft Edge
Website notifications appear in the lower right corner of your screen and are also displayed in the notification center.When notifications are turned on for a website, they will still appear even if Microsoft Edge is closed.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Create a recovery drive - Microsoft Support
It's a good idea to create a recovery drive. That way, if your PC ever experiences a major issue such as hardware failure, you'll be able to use the recovery drive to reinstall Windows.
Learn more about Surface Keyboards and Type Covers
Surface Pro Type Covers are compatible with Surface Pro 7+ and earlier models. Surface Go Type Covers are compatible with Surface Go models. They have a connector that looks like this:
Change the email address or phone number for your Microsoft account
Warning When removing an email alias that’s connected to a Microsoft domain (such as @Outlook.com, @Live.com, or @Hotmail.com), that email is completely deleted from our systems and can’t be used to send or receive emails. It won’t be available for use again as an alias on another account. Microsoft doesn’t recycle email addresses, so it can’t be reclaimed at a future time.
Recover lost files on Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
/g. Recovers files without primary data streams. NTFS Segment /e. To keep your results manageable and focus on user files, some file types are filtered by default, but this switch removes that filter. For a complete list of these file types, see the information after this table. NTFS Segment /e:<extension> Specifies which file types are filtered.