Symptoms. Consider the following scenario: On a computer that is running Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, you install a third-party file system filter driver, and you enable encryption on a specific drive. You enable File History and set this drive as the backup drive by doing the following:

If the steps above don't work, you may need to reinstall Windows. For more info, see Windows 10 recovery options. Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

Summary. This article describes the update rollup for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 that is dated May 2013. This update rollup package includes performance and reliability improvements for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. We recommend that you apply this update rollup as part of your regular maintenance routines.

In the search box on the Windows taskbar, type and then select Task Manager. Select More details. In the list of running processes, select the Broadcast bar server (bcastdvr.exe) process (if it's still there), and then select End task. Restart your game and try recording again.

Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar while your game or app is open, and then select Settings > General. Select or clear the Remember this is a game check box. Note If you don’t see this setting, it means Game Bar already recognizes your game. Move, resize, and pin widgets. Create a gaming layout that’s uniquely yours.

Home. . Hardware & networking. Update your Xbox Wireless Controller. Keeping your controller updated with the latest software maximizes your controller's capabilities and compatibility. You can update your controller wirelessly, with a USB connection, or on a PC using the Xbox Accessories app.

Windows 10. Optimizing your drives can help your PC run smoother and boot up faster. To optimize them: Select the search bar on the taskbar and enter defrag. Select Defragment and Optimize Drives. Select the disk drive you want to optimize. Select the Optimize button. Defragment your Windows 10 PC.

Get the Xbox app for PC. To check your Xbox app version number: Launch the Xbox app for PC. Click your Profile picture. Go to Settings. Go to About. Locate the Version number. If your version number is 2311.1001.7.0 or newer (higher), then you are good to go.

Temporarily addresses an issue with devices that do not comply with section 3.2.1 of the RFC 4556 specification, which is required for CVE-2021-33764. Noncompliant printers, scanners, and multifunction devices might not work when you use smart card authentication (PIV).

To start a party when cloud gaming from the Xbox app for Windows: Press Windows logo key + G on your keyboard or press the Xbox button on your controller to open Game Bar. Select Widget Menu > Xbox Chat > Start a party. Select Add someone and then choose the friends you want to invite. Things to keep in mind: