Learn how to change the video playback settings for apps that use the video platform that's built in to Windows.

Codecs allow you to play different formats of audio and video files. Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store. Windows includes codecs that allow Media Player to play the following formats out of the box:

Learn how to improve the clarity of text and images displayed on your screen by changing the screen resolution, scale and layout of your monitor.

See the following troubleshooting tips for when your TV screen remains blank or black when you start your Xbox console. Turn off your console by holding the Power button on the front of the console for approximately 10 seconds.

To use the Offline System Update, you'll need: Note The original Xbox One console may require an extra update, depending on which version of the operating system it is currently running. If you have an original Xbox One console, skip to the ”Original Xbox One console only” section below.

Learn about TV resolutions and the resolutions that Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, and Xbox One S support. 720p resolution does the following: Displays images at a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Provides a 16:9 high definition (HD) viewing area. 720p is the lowest resolution on most HDTVs.

To see the supported refresh rate and resolution for single or dual external displays, select your Surface device. Note: While the device may be capable of the resolutions below, how you have the device connected is important and may limit the resolution or refresh rate you are able to achieve.

Enable FPS boost and auto HDR to enhance your gameplay experience for your favorite backward compatible games on your Xbox Series X|S console.

New Windows 11, version 24H2 devices that are intended to be onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint might require customers to enable the prerequisite feature. This affects all supported architectures.

Learn how to get the most out of your TV when connecting to Xbox consoles.