Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem doesn't happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren't causing the issue. Observing Windows in safe mode enables you to narrow down the source of a problem, and can help you troubleshoot problems on your PC.

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.

Important: The following steps apply only to devices currently running an activated copy of Windows 11 Home.If you’re not activated, we recommend you activate Windows 11 Home first. For more info, see Activate Windows.

If the developer tab isn't displayed in the ribbon, see Show the Developer tab. Open a template or use a blank document. To create a form in Word that others can fill out, start with a template or document and add content controls. Content controls include things like check boxes, text boxes, and drop-down lists. If you’re familiar with ...

Next to the password you want to change, select More actions , and then select Edit.

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Note: If it’s been fewer than 10 days since you upgraded to Windows 10, your previous version of Windows will be listed as a system file you can delete.If you need to free up drive space, you can delete it, but keep in mind that you'll be deleting your Windows.old folder, which contains files that give you the option to go back to your previous version of Windows.

If these steps don't fix your Bluetooth problem, use Windows Feedback Hub to file a bug. This helps Microsoft determine the root cause of the problem. Include details about what you were doing or specific steps you were taking when the problem occurred. For example, if you started having Bluetooth problems after updating Windows or changing ...

Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.

If you don't see your firmware developer listed, refer to your device documentation. AMI. Refer to your device's firmware documentation. Phoenix. Refer to your device's firmware documentation. Step three: Turn on Virtual Machine Platform in Windows. These instructions may apply if you upgraded your PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11.