First, try checking your hardware. Try using a different USB port on your PC. If you use a USB hub between the device and the PC, make sure the hub has power. If it’s still not working, try removing the USB hub and plugging the device directly into a USB port on the PC. Make sure that the cables on your device aren't damaged in any way.

Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.

If your accounts are supported in the new Outlook for Windows, you'll see a toggle in the upper right of classic Outlook to Try the new Outlook . Selecting this toggle will download the new app and let you switch to the preview. The new Outlook for Windows will launch into the account you have set as your default send account in Outlook.

Get help with Windows Photos app. The Windows Photos app is a built-in application for Windows operating systems that allows users to view, organize, edit, and share their photos and videos. With its user-friendly interface and a wide range of features, it serves as a versatile tool for managing digital media on Windows devices.

Select the arrow next to Human Interface Devices and then select HID-compliant touch screen. (There may be more than one listed.) Select the Action tab at the top of the window. Select Disable device or Enable device, and then confirm. If there's more than one HID-compliant touchscreen device listed, perform steps 2–3 for that one too.

Firewall & network protection in Windows Security lets you view the status of Microsoft Defender Firewall and see what networks your device is connected to. You can turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off and access advanced Microsoft Defender Firewall options for the following network types: If you want to change a setting, select the ...

Click or tap the Start button, and type Sticky Notes. Sticky Notes will open where you left them. If you do not see Sticky Notes in your list of apps, open the Microsoft Store app and install Microsoft Sticky Notes. In the list of notes, tap or double-click a note to open it. Or from the keyboard, press Ctrl+N to start a new note.

To open Internet Explorer, select the Start button, type Internet Explorer, and then select the top search result. To be sure you have the latest version of Internet Explorer 11, select the Start button, select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and then select Check for updates. Internet Explorer 11 support ended on June 15, 2022.

In Windows 11, select Start, type control panel, then select Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center . Select Set up a new connection or network. Select Set up a new network, then choose Next. The wizard will walk you through creating a network name and a security key. If your router supports it, the wizard will ...

Connect the installation media you created to your PC and reinstall Windows 11. Open File Explorer and select the drive with the installation media. From the root directory of the drive, double-click setup.exe, and then select Yes when asked if you’d like to allow the app to make changes to your device.