If you're running Windows 8.1 or earlier, or if your PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11, consider moving to a new Windows 11 device. Find a PC that meets your needs. Set up your Microsoft account to transfer files and favorites. One account connects your device across Microsoft apps and services like Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Edge, and Microsoft Store.

Info for Windows Insiders. If you’re an Insider and the current preview build isn’t working for you, select Start > Settings > System > Recovery .Next to Go back , select Go back.This won’t remove your personal files, but it’ll remove recently installed apps and drivers, and change settings back to their defaults.

To Insert this. Say this ' 撇 號 . 上 標 點 . 略 縮 號 -減 號 . 連 字 號 ！ 感 歎 號 . 驚 嘆 號 # 井 字 號 $ 美 元 符 號 % 百 分 號

Note: If you see the icon next to the On/Off toggle for an app, you can select it to see the registry location that contains the path for the app. Apps installed through Microsoft Store (.MSIX apps) don’t have these icons. If you select the icon for these apps, File Explorer opens and highlights the executable file.

To reset your PC, go to Start > Settings > System > Recovery .Next to Reset this PC , select Reset PC.Then, select Keep my files, choose cloud or local, change your settings, and set Restore preinstalled apps? to No.. Open Recovery settings

Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.

Note: Use these steps for Windows programs.If you're having problems with an app you got from Microsoft Store, go to Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store.

To pin apps to the taskbar. Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar.

Free. A Free badge means an active Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription isn't associated with the account you signed in with. Only the free web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are available to you. To access these apps in your browser, all you need to do is to sign in to Microsoft365.com with your Microsoft account and select the app you need from the app launcher .

Windows 11 is designed to bring you closer to what you love and is releasing at a time when the PC is playing an even more central role in the way we connect, create and play.