Note: If you are in tablet mode, desktop icons are not displayed.To see your desktop icons in tablet mode, go to Start > Settings > System > Tablet, then select Change additional tablet settings.Under When I'm using tablet mode, make sure that Hide app icons on the taskbar and Automatically hide the taskbar are both set to Off.

Learn Excel skills from beginner to advanced with video tutorials, templates, and tips from Microsoft Support.

Learn common SharePoint Online tasks with these videos and tutorials, and get links to more training for SharePoint and Office 365.

Notes: If you don't see Go to Microsoft Store on the Activation page, contact your organization's support person.. If you made a substantial hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard) and you have a valid product key, try to activate Windows by phone.

Note: If you can't change the Camera access setting, you'll need an administrator on the device to turn it on for you. Allow access to the camera on this device. Make sure Let apps access your camera is turned on. This setting allows you to choose if any of your apps can access the camera. It doesn't set which specific apps can access the camera.

Notes: You don't need a smartphone to receive a security code. Text messages may come from either "MSFT", a short number, or a mobile number.If you have requested a security code, you can trust the message that arrives.

When File Explorer opens, you'll land in Quick access. Your frequently used folders and recently used files are listed there, so you won't have to dig through a series of folders to find them. Pin your favorite folders to Quick access to keep them close at hand. For more info, see Pin, remove, and customize in Quick access.

The troubleshooter provides steps for you to follow. If a program isn't listed in the uninstall options, you'll be asked for that program's product code. To access the code, you'll need a tool for reading MSI files—which is typically available to IT professionals. You'll find the product code in the property table of the MSI file. What it fixes

If the setup wizard doesn’t start automatically, navigate to the CD drive and click SETUP.EXE. When prompted, enter the product key. You can find the product key on the sticker on the CD case or other packaging. If you need help, see Find your Product Key for Office 2007.

If your PC isn’t able to find or install updates, the Windows Update troubleshooter might be able to fix the problem. Select the Start button, and then select Control Panel. In the search box, enter troubleshooter and then select Troubleshooting from the list of results.