Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem doesn't happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren't causing the issue.

Note: If it’s been fewer than 10 days since you upgraded to Windows 10, your previous version of Windows will be listed as a system file you can delete.If you need to free up drive space, you can delete it, but keep in mind that you'll be deleting your Windows.old folder, which contains files that give you the option to go back to your previous version of Windows.

Windows Mail and Calendar apps. If you're using Windows Mail and Calendar and your accounts are supported in new Outlook, you will see a toggle in the upper right of the Mail app in Windows 10 and 11 to Try the new Outlook.. This option downloads the new app and switches your preferred email client.

To install Authenticator on your iOS device. Scan the QR code. or download and install Authenticator from the Apple app store. Get the app

Where can I find my BitLocker recovery key? BitLocker likely ensured that a recovery key was safely backed up prior to activating protection. There are several places that your recovery key may be, depending on the choice that was made when activating BitLocker:

Important: you should limit the number of administrators on your Windows device because administrators have complete control over the system.Administrators can change settings, install software, and access all files. If too many people have this level of access, it could lead to security risks like malware installation or unwanted changes to your system.

Install Visio (Visio Plan 2 or Visio Professional) Below we describe how to install the desktop app that is included with Visio Plan 2, and non-subscription versions of Visio Professional or Visio Standard 2021, 2019, or 2016.. If you have Visio Plan 1 see the steps under the tab Visio for the web. Step 1: Associate Visio with your account

Windows 11, version 22H2; July 25, 2024—KB5040527 (OS Builds 22621.3958 and 22631.3958) Preview; July 9, 2024—KB5040442 (OS Builds 22621.3880 and 22631.3880)

Step 2: Back up your folders. Windows Backup is an easy, single stop for all of your backup needs. Your free Microsoft account comes with 5 GB of OneDrive cloud storage (and more storage is available if you need it), and backing up your folders syncs the folders you specify to your OneDrive account, making them instantly accessible on all computers that you use with this Microsoft account.

An upgrade differs from an update in that it moves your PC from a previous version of Windows—such as Windows 10—to Windows 11. This FAQ is intended to answer questions about upgrading to Windows 11.