If you want to change multiple aspects of the taskbar at one time, use Taskbar settings. Press and hold (or right-click) any empty space on the taskbar, and then select Taskbar settings. In the Taskbar settings, scroll to see the options for customizing, choosing icons, and much more. Note: The Taskbar settings allow you to align taskbar icons ...

Choose a display option. To change what shows on your displays, press Windows logo key + P. Here's what you can choose. See things on one display only. See the same thing on all your displays. See your desktop across multiple screens. When you have displays extended, you can move items between the two screens.

Make sure that your microphone or headset is the system default recording device. Here's how to do this in Windows 11: Select Start > Settings > System > Sound. In Input, go to Choose a device for speaking or recording, and select the device you want. To test your microphone, speak into it. In Volume, make sure the blue bar moves to make sure ...

By default, if your computer is opted in to MAPS, you may be prompted to send suspicious files to Microsoft for further analysis. This update enables new configuration options for this sample collection by providing an option to automatically send such files as .exe files without you being prompted.

Copilot is designed to deliver AI-powered assistance in a convenient manner, enabling you to seamlessly engage with generative AI on Windows. You can resize, move, and use Snap Assist with Copilot, just like you can with other Windows apps. You can use Alt + Tab to switch focus between Copilot and other open apps.

Select Start , enter Quick Assist, then select it in the list of results (or press the Windows key + Ctrl + Q). In the Code from assistant box, enter the 6-digit code they gave you, then select Submit. To allow the connection and start sharing your screen, select Allow. When someone is helping you, they might request full control of your PC.

Voice Recorder is an app for recording lectures, conversations, and other sounds (previously called Sound Recorder). Hit the big Record button (1), and Add a marker (3) to identify key moments as you record or play (2).Then you can Trim (5), Rename (7), or Share your recordings (4), which are saved in Documents > Sound recordings.Select the Delete icon (6) to delete your recording, or See more ...

Microsoft Teams includes the Outlook add-in, which lets you create new Teams meetings directly from Outlook. You can also view, accept, or join meetings in either app. Notes: Currently, you can schedule Teams meetings from Outlook, but not choose a channel to have them in. The Outlook add-in doesn't currently support creating meetings in Teams ...

Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)

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