Fix sound or audio problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
Fortunately, most sound problems can be fixed by following a series of troubleshooting steps. This article provides a comprehensive guide to resolving audio issues in Windows. The tips are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if it doesn’t.
Perform an offline system update | Xbox Support
The Xbox Offline System Update (OSU) process allows you to update your console by downloading a file to a USB flash drive and then installing that file directly onto your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console. To use the Offline System Update, you'll need:
A driver can't load on this device - Microsoft Support
Though the driver has a minor vulnerability that’s preventing it from loading, it’s most likely not malicious in any way. The driver name and company name that appear in the notification are the only reliable pieces of information that we have been able to gather about the driver.
Download drivers and firmware for Surface - Microsoft Support
To update a Surface Pro 8 with build 22000 of Windows 11, choose SurfacePro8_Win11_22000_24.031.7055.0.msi. Note: If there isn’t an .msi file that corresponds to the Windows build you have installed, select the .msi file that's closest to (but still lower than) your build number.
Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows - Microsoft Support
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.
How to use the Regsvr32 tool and troubleshoot Regsvr32 error messages ...
Check if the module is compatible with an x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) version of regsvr32.exe.
Find lost files after upgrading Windows - Microsoft Support
In the left-hand navigation panel of the window that opens, select This PC. In the Search This PC text box found in the top right-hand corner of the window, enter in the file name of a missing file. If the files still can't be located via search and a temporary profile isn't being used, use the troubleshooter to fix problems with Search.
April 8, 2025—KB5055528 (OS Builds 22621.5189 and 22631.5189)
To get the standalone package for this update, go to Microsoft Update Catalog. To remove the LCU after installing the combined SSU and LCU package, use the DISM/Remove-Package command line option with the LCU package name as the argument. You can find the package name by using this command: DISM /online /get-packages.
Feature Update through Windows 10, version 20H2 Enablement Package
These new features will remain dormant until they are turned on through the “enablement package,” a small, quick-to-install “master switch” that activates the Windows 10, version 20H2 features.
Update for Universal C Runtime in Windows - Microsoft Support
Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 creates a dependency on the Universal CRT when applications are built by using the Windows 10 Software Development Kit (SDK). You can install this update on earlier Windows operating systems to enable these applications to run correctly. Windows Server 2012 R2. Windows 8.1. Windows RT 8.1. Windows Server 2012. Windows 8