Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

The Microsoft Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware. Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.

Set up Spotify in Game Bar. Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar, then choose Widget menu > Spotify. Link your Spotify account to Game Bar. Select Link account, then follow the steps.

Cause. This issue occurs because of miscommunications between two filter drivers, specifically WCNFS (the Desktop Bridge) and the RsFxXXXX.sys driver (SQL Server FILESTREAM system driver). The RsFx system driver doesn't appropriately honor flags being passed by the WCNFS driver.

The Gaming Services Repair Tool can often resolve launch, install, update, or various other issues for both games and the Xbox app itself. You can use this tool from within the Xbox app or try the downloadable version. For more info on how to run this tool, visit: Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC.

Codecs in Media Player. Windows 11 Windows 10. 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.

Ineligible enforcements include those with shorter duration periods, content takedowns with no accompanying service suspension, and suspensions that are no longer active. Sign in to your account to view your enforcements. Find out how to submit a case review and learn more about your Xbox enforcements.

In early 2024, National Public Data, an online background check and fraud prevention service, experienced a significant data breach. This breach allegedly exposed up to 2.9 billion records with highly sensitive personal data of up to 170M people in the US, UK, and Canada (Bloomberg Law).

Move files to a new Windows PC using an external storage device. You'll need: An external hard drive or network drive. Note: If you're moving from a Windows 7 PC rather than a Windows 10 PC, see Moving to a Windows 10 PC for info on how to bring your files with you.

Refunds for digital games include Microsoft Store digital game offers, Xbox apps (excluding movies and TV apps), digital gaming bundle offers, digital game durable content, and some digital game consumable content, whether made available through the Xbox console, on your PC, or on your mobile device.