When this update is installed, Windows may attempt to download and install feature updates to your device if it is approaching or has reached the end of support for your currently installed Windows version. Feature updates offer new functionality and help keep your device secure. After this update is installed, Windows may periodically display ...

Import data from database using native database query. Use multiple tables to create a PivotTable. Import data from a database in Excel for Mac. Getting data. Use Power Query in Excel to import data into Excel from a wide variety of popular data sources, including CSV, XML, JSON, PDF, SharePoint, SQL, and more.

Follow these steps to use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool to check your DirectX version: In the Search box on the toolbar, enter dxdiag. Then select dxdiag from the list of results. In the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, select the System tab, then check the DirectX version under System Information. Note: The first time you use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool ...

Select Start Record. Go through the steps to reproduce the problem you’re trying to diagnose. You can pause and resume the recording at any time. (Optional) As you record, select Add Comment, use your mouse to select the part of the screen that you want to comment on, type your comment, and then select OK. When you’re done, select Stop Record.

To change the power mode, select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery. For Power mode, choose the one you want. Note: You might not be able to change the power mode when a custom power plan is selected. If you can’t set the power mode in Power & battery settings, open Control Panel, select System and Security > Power Options, then ...

The main difference between a local account and a Microsoft account is that a local account is specific to one device, while a Microsoft account can be used across multiple devices and Microsoft services. A local account is created on the device and doesn't require Internet connectivity to sign in. It's independent of other services, and it's ...

In the navigation pane, select Recycle bin. Select the files or folders you want to restore by pointing to each item and clicking the circle check box that appears, and then click Restore. Tip: If you're using OneDrive with your personal account, you can select Restore all items to restore everything in your recycle bin.

Reduce the size of an image. If you’re sending large image files you can automatically resize them to reduce their file size. Attach the images to your email message. Click File > Info. Under the Image Attachments section, select Resize large images when I send this message. Return to your message, and click Send.

On the Microsoft Mahjong page in Microsoft Store, select Get the game (online) or Install (in Microsoft Store app). The game will download and install automatically. To launch the game, select Play. You can always launch the game from the product page, but there's an easier way: pin it. With the game open, right-click (or press and hold) the ...

Change desktop background and colors. You can choose your desktop background or change the accent color for Start, the taskbar, and other items. Any time you want to, you can go to Settings to customize what displays for you. Select Start > Settings > Personalization. The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them.