Looking for a long-lost app or program? There are several ways you can find what you need. Select Start , and then scroll through the alphabetical list on the left (if your Start screen is set to show as full screen, select All apps, and then scroll through the list).

If you can't download apps and games, review your linked devices then select Unlink to allow new devices to be added. Register a device to see its warranty To see the warranty coverage for your Surface, Surface accessory, Xbox, or Xbox accessory, you'll need to register its serial number.

If you're making the move to a new PC, you don't have to leave behind your photos, videos, files, and folders. You can bring them all with you to your new PC using one of the following options. We recommend using OneDrive to quickly save your files in the cloud. You can then get to your files on your new PC and across all your devices ...

In the search box on the taskbar, type Manage BitLocker and then select it from the list of results. Or, select the Start button, and then under Windows System, select Control Panel.In Control Panel, select System and Security, and then under BitLocker Drive Encryption, select Manage BitLocker. Note: You'll only see this option if BitLocker is available for your device.

Select the cell you want to combine first. Use commas to separate the cells you are combining and use quotation marks to add spaces, commas, or other text.

If you can’t set the power mode in Power & battery settings, open Control Panel, select System and Security > Power Options, then choose a Balanced power plan. Choose the power mode that works for you and what you want to do on your Windows 10 PC. This lets you determine what’s important to you—getting the best battery life, best ...

Manage your Xbox profile: Change your gamerpic, online status, privacy settings, and much more. Xbox Game Pass: Play over 100 high-quality PC games, including iconic Bethesda games, new day one titles, and EA Play. Microsoft Store: Games you bought from the Store are ready to install from the Xbox app. Xbox Social: Connect and chat with friends, link social media accounts, start or join a ...

To edit a PDF, open it in Word. This works best with PDFs that are mostly text. PDFs of book chapters or something that looks like a manuscript from a copier won't be formatted well in Word. Go to File > Open.

Learn how to use Word in Windows with training guides, articles, and videos from Microsoft Support.

Important: Before trying any of the solutions below, make sure you back up your personal files. You can back up your Windows PC, or insert a USB drive and use File Explorer to drag and copy important files to the USB drive.If you’re signing into Windows with a Microsoft account, your system settings will be automatically restored after updating, once you’re connected to the internet.