Manually update Surface drivers and firmware. 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.

Press the Xbox button to open the guide, select 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.

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. Recovery on cloud storage and network file shares is not supported.

Regsvr32 is a command-line utility to register and unregister OLE controls, such as DLLs and ActiveX controls in the Windows Registry. Regsvr32.exe is installed in the %systemroot%\System32 folder in Windows XP and later versions of Windows.

The easiest way to find which Surface model you have is to use the Surface app. It shows the model name of your Surface device and each Surface accessory.

Fixes an issue in which recycled files are deleted permanently if you delete files from a DFS link in a network environment on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 after you redirect the Recycle Bin to the DFS link.

Windows can download high-resolution icons for many hardware devices that you connect to your computer, along with detailed information about them, such as product name, manufacturer, and model number—even detailed information about the sync capabilities of a device.

To change the settings for your adapter, update the firmware, and more, you'll need the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app. Here's how to install it from the Microsoft Store: Make sure you're signed in with your Microsoft account.

Microsoft Designer is a graphic design tool that helps you create, design, and edit effortlessly, when and where you need it. Designer uses the power of generative AI to create eye-catching images with your words, craft next-level designs that pop, and even edit photos like an expert.

Surface Pro 7+ with LTE Advanced. Some models of Surface Pro 7+ support an LTE connection. To check if your Surface Pro 7+ supports a SIM card, here's what to do: Place the screen of your Surface Pro 7+ on a table, then lift the kickstand.