Learn how to install the latest version of DirectX to enable games and multimedia applications on your system.

Note: Recovery drives created and used on machines with the April 9, 2024 security update and the revocation policy applied may be impacted.For more, see KB5025885: How to manage the Windows Boot Manager revocations for Secure Boot changes associated with CVE-2023-24932.

When you first sign into Microsoft Defender on Android, we'll walk you through a few easy steps that start with setting up web protection.During this process, we'll ask you to give Defender permission to do two things: run in the background and use the Accessibility Service.

Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem doesn't happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren't causing the issue.

Virtualization lets your PC emulate a different operating system, like Android™ or Linux. Enabling virtualization gives you access to a larger library of apps to use and install on your PC.

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.

Test your camera with the Camera app. Select Start , then choose Camera from your apps. If you're asked to allow access to the Camera, select Yes.If the camera works in the Camera app, the problem might be with the app you're trying to use.

Things to try first. Try these things first to help you fix or narrow down the connection problem. Run Get Help to troubleshoot and fix common connection problems. Right click the network icon in the right side of the taskbar and select Diagnose network problems or open Get Help for Network & Internet

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

If this screen appears, Microsoft 365 is installed as a one-year subscription or one-time purchase. A digital product key is transmitted to your PC, so you won't need or receive a printed product key.