Use this app to try to recover lost files that have been deleted from your local storage device (including internal drives, external drives, and USB devices) and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin.

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.Type Command Prompt in the Search box, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.

Windows 11 Windows 10 Surface. Updates keep your Surface performing its best. Along with software updates for Windows 10 or Windows 11, it's important to make hardware updates, also known as updates for drivers and firmware. You can quickly check the health of your Surface drivers and firmware using the Surface app. Open the Surface app.

Storage Sense can automatically free up drive space for you by getting rid of items that you don't need, like temporary files and items in your Recycle Bin. For more info, see Manage drive space with Storage Sense.

Go to My games & apps > See all > Apps > Captures. Set your filters to locate the captures you want to back up. Select Manage. When you select one or more captures, you’ll see a list of backup options. To back up the captures you’ve selected, choose Upload to OneDrive.

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The UEFI settings can be adjusted only during system startup. To load the UEFI firmware settings menu: Shut down your Surface. Press and hold the volume-up button on your Surface and at the same time, press and release the power button. When you see the Surface logo, release the volume-up button. The UEFI menu will display within a few seconds.

Windows 11 Windows 10. If your Windows device is running low on storage, here are a few ways to free up some drive space. Windows 11 Windows 10. Delete files with Storage Sense. Select Start > Settings > System > Storage . Open Storage settings. Turn on Storage Sense to have Windows delete unnecessary files automatically. Delete files manually.

Manage account. Change the email address or phone number for your Microsoft account. Add or remove an Xbox profile. Delete your Microsoft account security info. Check your Microsoft account balance. Earn points with Microsoft Rewards. Update your Microsoft account if you’re moving to a new country or region. How to delete a child account.

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?