Give your PC a Fresh Start - Microsoft Support
Fresh Start in Windows 10 lets you perform a clean reinstallation and update of Windows while keeping your personal data and most Windows settings intact.
Shut down, sleep, or hibernate your PC - Microsoft Support
There are many ways to shut down your PC—you can turn the PC off completely, you can make it sleep, or you can hibernate the PC.
Windows 11 System Requirements - Microsoft Support
Learn about Windows 11 minimum system requirements and how to assess your upgrade eligibility.
Recover lost or deleted files - Microsoft Support
Learn how to recover files that have been lost, deleted, or accidentally changed.
Xbox Status | Xbox Support
Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.
Reinstall Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to reinstall Windows on your PC and how activation works after it's installed.
Repair an Office application - Microsoft Support
The steps to access the repair tool vary depending on your operating system. Right-click the Start button (lower-left corner) and select Apps and Features on the pop-up menu.
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Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.
Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device
Note: Whether you set the toggle to Off or On, you'll still get the regular security updates as usual.The toggle determines how quickly you get the additional non-security updates, fixes, feature updates, and improvements. Want to learn about Windows monthly updates?
Troubleshoot Surface Type Cover or Keyboard - Microsoft Support
There are some solutions you can try. First steps if your Surface Type Cover or Keyboard doesn't work. To try to resolve these issues, you can begin by following the steps below to get the latest updates, detach the Type cover or keyboard, force a restart, reattach the Type Cover or Keyboard, or confirm connectivity.. Get the latest updates