Learn how to get ready for the Windows 11 upgrade, from making sure your device can run Windows 11 to backing up your files and installing Windows 11.

Learn how to install the latest version of DirectX to enable games and multimedia applications on your system.

Create a recovery drive so you can reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11 in case you experience a major issue such as hardware failure.

Learn how to change settings to enable Secure Boot if you are not able to upgrade to Windows 11 because your PC is not currently Secure Boot capable.

Learn how to recover files that have been lost, deleted, or accidentally changed.

Learn how to locate and manage your app permissions on Windows devices. Some apps or games need specific permissions to work properly.

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Learn how to add an app to run automatically at startup. Select the Start button and scroll to find the app you want to run at startup.

Contact Microsoft Support. What's new. Surface Pro; Surface Laptop; Surface Laptop Studio 2

Learn how to play different type of CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Player.