Windows 7. Windows 8.1. Windows 10 (Then select Download now.) Windows 11 (Then select Download now .) Important: Back up your files before you install or reinstall Windows on your PC. Learn how. To create the installation media, here's what you'll need: A PC with a reliable internet connection.

Windows 11 Windows 10. If your system is asking you for your BitLocker recovery key, the following information may help you locate your recovery key and understand why you're being asked to provide it. Important: Microsoft support is unable to provide, or recreate, a lost BitLocker recovery key. Where can I find my BitLocker recovery key?

Press [ Windows Key] + R or select Start > Run. Type “tpm.msc” (do not use quotation marks) and choose OK. If you see a message saying a “Compatible TPM cannot be found,” your PC may have a TPM that is disabled. See How to enable TPM for more information or check your PC manufacturer’s support information for instructions to enable the TPM.

Deployment methods. Note To run this tool, you must have Administrator permissions or System permissions, regardless of the deployment option that you choose.. How to use the SMS software package. The following example provides step-by-step instructions for using SMS 2003. The steps for using SMS 2.0 resemble these steps.

Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Device security . Under Security processor, select Security processor details. Select Security processor troubleshooting, and then under Clear TPM, select Clear TPM. You'll need to restart your device to complete the process.

It's used by services like BitLocker drive encryption , Windows Hello, and others, to securely create and store cryptographic keys, and to confirm that the operating system and firmware on your device are what they're supposed to be, and haven't been tampered with.

Select Start , then open Settings . Under Privacy & security , select Windows Security > Firewall & network protection . Open Windows Security settings. Select a network profile: Domain network, Private network, or Public network. Under Microsoft Defender Firewall, switch the setting to On.

Sign in to the Device services site with your Microsoft account credentials. Select the device that’s associated with your service request. Select Repair Order at the bottom of the page. The status of your order will appear. Note There may be a short delay before your order appears on the page.

The ability to join a domain or Azure Active Directory. If you're running Windows 10 Home, select Get Windows 10 Pro to upgrade your device. Get Windows 10 Pro. Learn how to upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro to access more advanced security and networking features.

Windows 10. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the menu. Open Device Manager.