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

Cross-device copy and paste (for Surface Duo and select Samsung and HONOR and OPPO and ASUS and vivo and Xiaomi devices) Let emailing yourself photos and files be a thing of the past — now you can just copy and paste or drag and drop content between your Android device and your PC.

Try it! Universal search. Select Search on the taskbar or press Windows logo key + S, then type what you want to find.You'll get personalized search results for people, email, and files in local and shared sites, or from the web. Desktop groups

Note: If you are unable to connect to a printer from a Windows on ARM PC (for example, a Copilot+ PC), you should follow the instructions at Install a printer in Windows unless the manufacturer has specific guidance for Windows on ARM PCs.

If you have multiple consoles, change the default name of your Xbox so you can quickly identify it in your Microsoft account. Press the Xbox button on your controller and navigate to Profile & system (with your account icon).

Battery Life: Lowering your refresh rate can save battery power by reducing the amount of energy your display consumes.This can be useful when you are using a laptop or tablet and want to extend your battery life.

When you sign in to sync to Microsoft Edge , you can easily browse the web from any of your devices, keep your favorites organized, and always pick up right where you left off.. Sign in to sync your account on your computer Setting up sync on your computer. In Microsoft Edge, select the profile image in the browser taskbar.

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.

That verification method isn’t working right now: Sometimes the block may be tied to the verification method you are using.Try using another verification method connected to your account. For example, if you are using SMS to verify yourself and are hitting a block, try using an alternate email that is connected to the account to receive your authorization code.

To pin Quick Assist to your taskbar so you can quickly get back to it, after Quick Assist is open, right-click (or press and hold) the icon on your taskbar > Pin to taskbar. If the old app icon still appears on your device, make sure you select the new app icon.