To change the brightness on an external monitor, use the buttons on it. Some PCs can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions. To find out if your PC supports this: This automatic setting helps make sure your screen is readable wherever you go.

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.

To change the brightness on an external monitor, use the buttons on it. Some PCs can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions. To find out if your PC supports this: This automatic setting helps make sure your screen is readable wherever you go.

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.

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.

This article explains how to repair apps and programs in Windows 11 and use Settings to fix common app issues without reinstalling. You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs. Repair options from the Settings page.

Learn about how the Dynamic Lighting control feature works in Windows.

Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Windows provides a variety of configuration tools tailored to meet the needs of different users. These built-in tools facilitate your device's customization and monitoring, allowing you to change Windows' configuration to suit your preferences and requirements with precision.

Use Windows Update to automatically get updated and recommended drivers for hardware devices on a Windows device.