Create and format a hard disk partition. To create a partition or volume (the two terms are often used interchangeably) on a hard disk, you must be logged in as an administrator, and there must be either unallocated disk space or free space within an extended partition on the hard disk. If there is no unallocated disk space, you can create some ...

To open Microsoft Edge, in the search box on the taskbar, type Microsoft Edge, and then select it from the results. Windows 11 Windows 10. To open File Explorer in Windows 11, select File Explorer on the taskbar or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard. Here are some things to try if File Explorer won't open.

View printer queue in Windows. To view a list of items waiting to print in Windows 11: Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Select your printer from the list and select Open print queue to see a list of what's printing and the upcoming print order.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Most of the advanced display settings from previous versions of Windows are now available on the Display settings page. Select Start > Settings > System > Display. If you want to change the size of your text and apps, choose an option from the drop-down menu next to Scale. Learn how to change just your text size in Make ...

Go to the Security info page using the steps above. Select Add sign-in method. Select Choose a method and then Authenticator app. Follow the on-screen instructions, including using your mobile device to scan the QR code, and then select Next. You'll be asked to approve a notification through the Microsoft Authenticator app, to verify your ...

The following tips can help you pinpoint the issue affecting your device. Before you begin, make sure your device is plugged into a power source and connected to the internet. Then, try the steps listed below to get your PC to update. Some updates require administrator access. If your account doesn't have administrator access, see Create a ...

In the browser, go to Settings and more > About Microsoft Edge (edge://settings/help). Depending on where you purchased your device, you may see one or both of following toggles: Download and install updates automatically. Download updates over metered connections. Turn on any available toggles to always allow automatic downloads of updates.

Zip and unzip files. Zipped (compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files. In Windows, you work with zipped files and folders in the same way that you work with uncompressed files and folders. Combine several files into a single zipped folder to more easily share a ...

Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)

Insert rows. To insert a single row: Right-click the whole row above which you want to insert the new row, and then select Insert Rows. To insert multiple rows: Select the same number of rows above which you want to add new ones.Right-click the selection, and then select Insert Rows.. Insert columns. To insert a single column: Right-click the whole column to the right of where you want to add ...