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.

Fixed an issue where the console would not go to sleep if a game or app install could not be completed as expected. Fixed an issue where two local users could not join the same party when the second user was invited from the full profile page. Various stability and performance fixes.

Tip: The best way to get driver updates in Windows is automatically using Windows Update. For more information, see Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware. Driver updates for most hardware devices in Windows are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update.

To use the recovery image you download, you’ll need a USB drive. Having trouble signing in? Contact Us. Use a Bare Metal Recovery (BMR) drive to restore your Surface device to factory settings.

Can’t find the Recycle Bin on your Windows device? If it’s hidden or missing after an update, this article helps you quickly locate and restore it. If your desktop doesn't show any icons, right-click (or press and hold on a touch device) on the desktop and select View. Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it.

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Learn how to download files from the web, change your default download location, and find files you've downloaded on your PC using Internet Explorer.

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To find relevant files from your PC and the cloud, search from File Explorer Home. Note: Sign in to your cloud account (s) from Start > Settings > Accounts to enable cloud search.