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Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface
If the USB recovery drive doesn’t work on your Surface. If you can’t boot from your USB recovery drive or don’t see the Recover from a drive option, you may need to ensure that the boot-from-USB function in the Surface BIOS is enabled or configure the boot order so the USB drive is the first option. For more info, see Boot Surface from a USB device.
Find all your apps and programs - Microsoft Support
There are several ways you can find what you need. Select Start , select All apps, and then scroll through the alphabetical list on the left. Tip: To reduce scrolling you can select any letter in the list, then in the alphabet links that display, select a letter to jump down to that section. For example, select "T" if you're looking for the ...
Open Device Manager - Microsoft Support
Open Device Manager. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the menu.
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed ...
The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open.
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Fix USB-C problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
Possible causes. Use the charger and cable included with your PC. Make sure you're connecting your charger to the USB-C charging port on your PC. Use a can of compressed air to clean the USB-C port on your PC. The charger isn’t compatible with your PC. The charger isn’t powerful enough to charge your PC.
Record a meeting in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support
In Teams, go to your Calendar . Select New meeting. Add people to the meeting. In the meeting invitation, select More options. Set meeting participants as presenters and co-organizers, as necessary. Go to Recording & transcript . Next to Who can record and transcribe, select an option from the dropdown menu.
Applies To: Microsoft Teams
Windows activity history and your privacy - Microsoft Support
Note: If you have previous activity history stored in the cloud before Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, January 23, 2024-KB5034204 update, you can use the Clear activity history button to delete previously stored data in the cloud. Otherwise, your activity history will be automatically deleted within 30 days from when your data was last synced to the cloud
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Pin apps and folders to the desktop or taskbar - Microsoft Support
Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar. If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar. Note: To remove a pinned app from the taskbar, right-click the app icon, then select Unpin from taskbar.
App permissions - Microsoft Support
Here's more info on what permissions allow an app to do: Access all your files, peripheral devices, apps, programs, and registry: The app has the ability to read or write to all your files (including documents, pictures, and music) and registry settings, which allows the app to make changes to your computer and settings. It can use any peripheral devices that are either attached or part of ...