Use your modern browser's build-in PDF viewer to view and print PDFs.

In most cases, all that needs to be done to set up a scanner in Windows is to connect the scanner to the Windows device. Plug the USB cable from the scanner into an available USB port on the Windows device and then turn on the scanner. Windows proceeds to install the scanner.

There are two ways to get apps from Microsoft Store: Select Start , and select Microsoft Store. From the taskbar, select the Microsoft Store icon.

Many programs, including Microsoft Word, have the ability to open and edit PDF files. Simply sharing something as a PDF is not sufficient to guarantee the recipient can't edit the file. When you convert your spreadsheet to a PDF, the internal links within the spreadsheet will get lost during the conversion so the links will need to be verified.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Learn more. Note: Use these steps for Windows programs.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

Learn how to download and install apps you need from your Microsoft 365 business subscription.

Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the latest printer driver for a printer. Installing the latest printer driver might resolve known issues with the printer, increase performance, or add additional capabilities.

In your downloads folder, double-click the Office Deployment Tool exe file to install it. If you see the User Account Control prompt that says, Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?, click Yes.

Download the drivers for the desired device from the device manufacturer's site. Make sure to download the correct drivers that match the version and architecture of Windows. Once downloaded, if necessary, uncompress the downloaded drivers. Make a note of where the drivers are located on the Windows device.