Windows Update recommends a reinstall after an update installation fails. If an update fails to install because of problems related to system files or components, you might see the following message in the Windows Update page in Settings:. Reinstall your current version of Windows to repair system files and components.

On your console, get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in Store > Subscriptions.Online, go to Xbox Game Pass. Your purchase of Game Pass Ultimate will automatically convert any outstanding time on your subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass or EA Play into time for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at the current conversion ratio, up to a maximum of 36 months.

Windows 11 lets you quickly check your network connection status. Select the Start button, then type settings.Select Settings > Network & internet.The status of your network connection will appear at the top.

Check the appearance. Regardless of your Dark Mode settings, your document will print with the light mode page color. Also, your Dark Mode settings do not impact your collaborators, and Word will respect individual view preferences.

Select the Action tab at the top of the window.Select Disable device or Enable device, and then confirm.If there's more than one HID-compliant touchscreen device listed, perform steps 2–3 for that one too.

Windows 10 Pro offers more advanced security and business networking features, including: BitLocker Drive Encryption

Most software that you buy directly from Microsoft, like Office, Windows, and Xbox games, comes as a digital download that you can download, install, or reinstall.

If you forgot your PIN and need to reset it, you can do so from the Windows sign-in screen. Look below the PIN text box: If you see I forgot my PIN , select it and follow the instructions to reset your PIN.If there are multiple accounts on the device, choose the one you need to reset.

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Better together tip: Manage drafts from Outlook for iOS and Outlook for Android. If you use Outlook for iOS or Outlook for Android, your drafts will automatically synchronize to your mobile device.From there, you can finish messages you've started at your computer, easily add attachments from your photos or camera, or use Office Lens to capture notes from a whiteboard in a meeting.