Describes how to use the clean boot process to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista.

Note: If you start to play a DVD or VCD in the Player Library, the Player automatically switches to Now Playing mode. The Blu-ray Disc format is not supported in Windows Media Player. To play a Blu-ray Disc, you need to use a non-Microsoft program that supports Blu-ray playback and a device capable of reading Blu-ray Discs.

To use voice typing, you'll need to be connected to the internet, have a working microphone, and have your cursor in a text box. Once you turn on voice typing, it will start listening automatically.

Find out how to boot into safe mode in Windows from Settings, the sign-in screen, and a black or blank screen.

Learn how to reinstall Windows on your PC and how activation works after it's installed.

Learn more about how to fix problems with the Windows Start menu, and what to do if the Start menu won't open.

Help to decide whether you should install the 32-bit Office version or the 64-bit Office version. Which version is right for you depends on how you plan to use Office. Find out about choosing between 32-bit Office and 64-bit Office.

Here are some solutions to common problems with the new Microsoft Edge . If Microsoft Edge keeps crashing. If you can't open Microsoft Edge, or if it opens briefly and then closes, or if you’re unable to open specific webpages, here are some things you can try.

Visio is a diagraming tool that makes it easy and intuitive to create flowcharts, diagrams, org charts, floor plans, engineering designs, and more by using modern templates with the familiar Office experience. On this page, you can access some of the top templates and sample diagrams available in Visio, or request ones that you want. To see the hundreds of templates and sample diagrams ...

In Windows 11, apps don't automatically get added to your desktop. Learn how to pin apps to your desktop or taskbar in Windows 11 or Windows 10.