Update drivers manually in Windows - Microsoft Support
Note: The best and safest way to get driver updates in Windows is always through Windows Update.If you are having problems with Windows Update, you might see if any of the links at Update Windows can help you out first.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) To do this, follow these steps: Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, do the following as your appropriate:
Fix your Outlook email connection by repairing your profile
Having trouble connecting to your email from Outlook on your desktop? Follow these steps to let Outlook diagnose and fix errors in your Outlook mail profile that might be causing the issue.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin
Open Device Manager - Microsoft Support
Select Start , enter device manager.Then, select Device Manager from the search results.
Update your Xbox Wireless Controller
If instructions to install the update don’t automatically appear, you can start the process manually. To do this, press the Xbox button to open the guide, choose Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Controllers & headsets, and then select the controller you want to update.On the Xbox Wireless Controller screen, select “…” to check the firmware version for your controller.
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
Note: If a compatibility issue has been identified on your device that would disrupt your experience using Windows 11, we will temporarily delay your upgrade until the issue is resolved.Compatibility safeguard holds help ensure you have the best experience possible when upgrading and your productivity is not disrupted if critical apps or drivers are not yet compatible.
November 12, 2024—KB5046617 (OS Build 26100.2314)
Use Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM.exe) to install the target update. DISM will use the folder specified in PackagePath to discover and install one or more prerequisite MSU files as needed.
KB5043950: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint known issue
Important Defender for Endpoint has been removed from the base image for Windows 11, version 24H2 and needs to be manually installed whenever a device goes from Home to Pro.. Workaround. Use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) command-line tool to install the Windows Sense Client from an elevated command prompt.
Codecs in Media Player - Microsoft Support
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.
Command Prompt and Windows Powershell for Windows 11
Solution 2: Windows Terminal settings. Open Windows Terminal, then select the Startup tab > Default terminal application > Windows Console Host.. Solution 3: Windows Console settings. If you already have a command line app open in a Windows Console Host and want to change the default setting: