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Open and run DxDiag.exe - Microsoft Support
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 ...
Checking your version of DirectX - Microsoft Support
To check which version of DirectX is on your PC using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the Start button and type dxdiag in the search box, then press Enter. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the System tab, then check the DirectX version number under System Information . The first time you use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, you might be ...
Set up your Windows device for cloud gaming | Xbox Support
To start a party when cloud gaming from the Xbox app for Windows: Press Windows logo key + G on your keyboard or press the Xbox button on your controller to open Game Bar. Select Widget Menu > Xbox Chat > Start a party. Select Add someone and then choose the friends you want to invite. Things to keep in mind:
Turn Windows Security on or off - Microsoft Support
When you get a new device and start up Windows 10 for the first time, the antivirus protection that comes installed with the device is your default security app.
Description of Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) Tool
To open the command prompt, type cmd in the Search box. Then right-click Command Prompt in the search results and select Run as administrator . You can perform the following tasks using the MSINFO32 command-line tool switches: Create .nfo or .txt files that contain your system information. Start System Information connected to a remote computer.
Command Prompt and Windows Powershell for Windows 11
Solution 2: Windows Terminal settings. Open Windows Terminal, then select the Startup tab > Default terminal application > Windows Console Host.. Solution 3: Windows Console settings. If you already have a command line app open in a Windows Console Host and want to change the default setting:
Update to the new Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
At the top corner of the browser, select Settings and more > Settings . To change appearance, select Appearance and make the changes you want to your default theme, zoom, toolbar, and fonts. To change startup behavior, select On startup, and then select what you want Microsoft Edge to display on startup.
Open Device Manager - Microsoft Support
Windows 10. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the menu. Open Device Manager.
Introducing Microsoft Phone Link and Link to Windows
The Link to Windows app is preinstalled on select Samsung, HONOR, Surface Duo, and OPPO devices that are running Android 9.0 or later. On such devices, you can find the Link to Windows app under the Quick Settings menu by swiping down from the top of your screen. For all other Android devices running Android 7.0 or later, download the new Link ...
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
Windows Android Mac. From the Microsoft Defender dashboard. Select Device details. Select Manage in Windows Security. Select Quick scan. Tips: If you want a deeper scan, instead of selecting Quick scan in step 3, select Scan options and choose the type of scan you want. For the most complete scan, run Microsoft Defender Offline.
Applies To: Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows