A Windows license is associated with your PC hardware. If you make significant hardware changes, such as replacing your motherboard, Windows won’t be able to find a matching license the next time you start your PC. If Windows was preinstalled on the PC, then a new license is required if you have made a change such as replacing the motherboard.

Tap the Windows Start button and type BitLocker. Select the Manage BitLocker Control Panel app from the list of search results. In the BitLocker app select Back up your recovery key. Select where you want the key backed up. Save to your Microsoft Account - This will save the key in the Recovery Keys library of your Microsoft Account where you ...

A TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is used to improve the security of your PC. It's used by services like BitLocker drive encryption , Windows Hello, and others, to securely create and store cryptographic keys, and to confirm that the operating system and firmware on your device are what they're supposed to be, and haven't been tampered with.

The replacement components available for Surface devices are listed above on this page. You can buy those replacement components for Surface devices released on or after April 9, 2024 for a minimum of 3 years after the end of the device’s production in the following countries or regions: United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the ...

Windows 10 should automatically activate unless you made significant hardware changes (such as replacing the motherboard). For additional troubleshooting steps, please see Get help with Windows activation errors .

This problem occurs because Windows recognizes the network adapter or the motherboard as a new device. This occurs because the serial number of the network adapter or of the motherboard differs from the serial number of the previous network adapter or motherboard. Resolution Hotfix information. A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft.

Check the battery: Replace the controller batteries with fresh ones, or make sure that the rechargeable controllers are fully recharged.(Do this even if your controller still has power—low batteries can cause connection and functionality issues.) Power cycle your controller: Press and hold the Xbox button for 5-10 seconds until the controller turns off.

If you haven't installed Office on another computer yet, follow the instructions in Install Office on your PC or Mac. Follow the steps in Activate by telephone, described above. Uninstall Office from the original computer. Read the Software License Terms to review terms on transferring Office. Open an Office application, such as Word.

April 9, 2024—KB5036893 (OS Builds 22621.3447 and 22631.3447) Windows 11 version 22H2, all editions More... The new end date is June 24, 2025 for Windows 11, version 22H2 Enterprise and Education editions. Home and Pro editions of version 22H2 will receive non-security preview updates until June, 26, 2024. After these dates, only cumulative ...

Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Controllers & headsets > Connect a device. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your selected controller. Repeat whichever method that you prefer for every additional controller you may have. You can connect eight wireless controllers to a ...