Learn how to activate Office pre-installed on new Windows 10 PCs or with a new product key.

Note: If you start to play a DVD or VCD in the Player Library, the Player automatically switches to Now Playing mode. The Blu-ray Disc format is not supported in Windows Media Player. To play a Blu-ray Disc, you need to use a non-Microsoft program that supports Blu-ray playback and a device capable of reading Blu-ray Discs.

Summary. This update provides support for media features in Windows 10/11 N. These include media-related technologies (Windows Media Player) and certain pre-installed media apps, such as Movies & TV, Voice Recorder, and Skype.

An upgrade differs from an update in that it moves your PC from a previous version of Windows—such as Windows 10—to Windows 11. This FAQ is intended to answer questions about upgrading to Windows 11.

There are two ways to open Registry Editor in Windows 10: In the search box on the taskbar, type regedit, then select Registry Editor (Desktop app) from the results.

You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs.

Download printer drivers. If your printer isn't responding, you may need to remove it and reinstall it so Windows can download and install the proper drivers.

When you back up your files, apps, and settings in the cloud using your Microsoft account, you get 5 GB of free cloud storage and other benefits that protect your files with the latest security and make everyday tasks easier.

Find out how Microsoft uses activity history data to provide personalized cross-device experiences and to help improve its products and services.

Learn how to run a disk cleanup in Windows including deleting temporary and system files to free up disk space.