Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. There are three methods to which you can activate your product: Online via the internet, by telephone using our automated systems, and by a live support advocate. Online: When you begin activation ...

To find the link for the driver you need, select the dropdown list below and then scroll through it to find the type of Surface you have. After you've selected it, you'll see the available links for that type of Surface device model. Select the link for your model to get the latest firmware and drivers for sound, display, ethernet, and Wi-Fi.

Learn different ways to locate your BitLocker recovery key in Windows, and learn about how BitLocker might have been activated on your system.

Using System File Checker in Windows. System File Checker is a utility in Windows that checks for problems with files on your computer. To run it, follow these steps: Make sure you've installed the latest updates for Windows, and then restart your machine. To find out more, read Update Windows. In the search box on the taskbar, type command ...

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Learn how to use the cloud-based clipboard in Windows, share clipboard items across your devices, and pin items to your clipboard menu.

If you loved the free solitaire games from earlier versions of Windows, we've wrapped them all up in one convenient app, the Microsoft Solitaire Collection. On the Microsoft Solitaire Collection page in Microsoft Store, select Install. The game will download and install automatically. To launch the game, select Play.

Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.

Download the latest Windows update from the Windows Update page in Settings for your device when it becomes available.

The Link to Windows app is preinstalled on select Samsung, HONOR, Surface Duo, and OPPO devices that are running Android 9.0 or later. On such devices, you can find the Link to Windows app under the Quick Settings menu by swiping down from the top of your screen.