For more information see How to back up and restore the registry in Windows. 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. Right-click Start , then select Run. Type regedit in the Open: box, and then select OK.

Learn how to locate your Microsoft Office product key, which allows you to activate and use your Office products without requiring a Microsoft account.

Most tools and options in Microsoft Edge are available when you select Settings and more > Settings.

This troubleshooter assists customers whose machines are not yet updated to the latest release, Windows 10 Version 1607. This update will initially be released only to a small set of targeted customers. This set will expand over time. Windows users can start the assistant from this article.

Select Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps. To change the default app, you can do either of the following: Set a default for a file type or link type. In the search bar, enter the file type or link type you want, then select it from the list of results. You can choose which app can open that file or link type. Set defaults for applications.

Here are some common reasons why accounts are locked, though not all account locks occur for these reasons: Malware, phishing, and other harmful activities. Microsoft forbids the use of our services for: Malware: Sending intentionally unwanted or harmful code or software.

To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—you can do any of the following: On the center or left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon. Note: Your taskbar settings determine where the taskbar is located. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard. Swipe up from the bottom center or left of your screen ...

Press the Start button , and then enter Xbox into the search bar. Choose the Xbox app from the results to open the app. Select your gamerpic, and then select Settings. Select Redeem under Redeem a code. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts. Note You can’t redeem a code on the Xbox app for mobile at this time.

Shrink a basic volume. Change a drive letter. Troubleshoot Disk Management. To open Disk Management, right-click (or long-press) the Start button and select Disk Management. If you need help freeing up space on your PC, see Disk cleanup in Windows or Free up drive space in Windows. Disk Management in Windows helps you perform advanced storage ...

To open File Explorer, select Windows logo key + E or go to Start and type File Explorer in the search box. Select File Explorer in the results.. Top topics. Here are answers to a few common questions about File Explorer: How can I open File Explorer and find the Windows 11 features?