Learn how to locate and manage your app permissions on Windows devices. Some apps or games need specific permissions to work properly.

Create a recovery drive so you can reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11 in case you experience a major issue such as hardware failure.

Most tools and options in Microsoft Edge are available when you select Settings and more > Settings.

Having a backup copy of your BitLocker recovery key helps to prevent serious issues later. It takes less than a minute to back up your key and this article will show you how.

Learn how to recover files that have been lost, deleted, or accidentally changed.

Learn about different things you can try to fix network connection problems in Windows.

Windows 11, version 22H2; July 25, 2024—KB5040527 (OS Builds 22621.3958 and 22631.3958) Preview; July 9, 2024—KB5040442 (OS Builds 22621.3880 and 22631.3880)

Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

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.

Download the latest Windows update from the Windows Update page in Settings for your device when it becomes available.