Find out more about Xbox digital codes and gift cards, and how to troubleshoot issues redeeming content.

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.

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to change whether you're shown app recommendations when trying to install apps from outside the Store.

Fixes an issue in which applications that use the MFC library of Visual C++ 2013 may behave incorrectly when the operating system is in high-DPI mode.

Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Includes info about how to get the download, requirements, and more.

Connect your Surface on Windows 10 to a TV, external display, or projector by using the Surface HD Digital AV Adapter or the Surface VGA Adapter.

How to access and change the privacy settings in Windows 10 and 11.

Learn what to do when you see a warning message that your device does not meet Windows 11 minimum system requirements to upgrade.

Learn how to use Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 in Windows for better wireless coverage and network security.

Learn how to block someone or add email addresses to the safe senders list in Outlook on the web.