If you are unable to locate the BitLocker recovery key and can't revert any configuration change that might have caused it to be required, you’ll need to reset your device using one of the Windows recovery options. Resetting your device will remove all of your files.

About this update. The Windows 10 Universal CRT is a Windows operating system component that enables CRT functionality on the Windows operating system. This update allows Windows desktop applications that depend on the Windows 10 Universal CRT release to run on earlier Windows operating systems.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a powerful tool that finds and removes malware from your PC. Here's how to use it in Windows 10 or 11 to scan your PC. Important: Before you use Microsoft Defender Offline, make sure to save any open files and close apps and programs. Open your Windows Security settings.

Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall. Note: Some apps can't be uninstalled from the Settings app right now. For help uninstalling these apps, follow the instructions to uninstall from Control Panel. Uninstall from Control Panel.

Windows Apps Insider Preview. If you can’t locate a lost file from your backup, then you can use Windows File Recovery, which is a command line app available from the Microsoft Store. 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 ...

Refunds are typically issued for requests meeting the following criteria: Requests are made within 14 days of the purchase date. Requests are for games in which you haven’t accumulated a significant amount of play time. Note As a limited exception, digital game products may be eligible for a refund within 30 days if you’re unsatisfied with ...

Manual updates are useful if you need to update an offline device, update many devices that are all the same model, or if you’re creating system images for your organization. Note: If you want to manually update the operating system for Windows 10 or Windows 11, use the methods in Download Windows 10 or Download Windows 11.

This update prevents you from receiving error messages that are related to the application manifest expiry feature of the AD RMS clients. This fix is also necessary for Windows Rights Management clients. This update ensures continued compatibility between RMS-enabled applications and the RMS client.

If you upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on your PC, these steps will help you enable virtualization. Note: Many Windows 10 PCs—and all PCs that come preinstalled with Windows 11—already have virtualization enabled, so you may not need to follow these steps. Before you begin, determine your device model and manufacturer.

Find the Recycle Bin. If your desktop shows no icons at all, right-click (or press and hold) the desktop and select View. If Show desktop icons has no checkmark, click it to add one. If that doesn't work, try this: Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings. Make sure the check box for Recycle Bin is checked ...