Summary. When you start your computer successfully, the Windows Registry Checker tool (Scanreg.exe) creates a backup of system files and registry configuration information (including user account information, protocol bindings, software program settings, and user preferences) once daily.

Windows 11 Windows 10. If your system is asking you for your BitLocker recovery key, the following information may help you locate your recovery key and understand why you're being asked to provide it. Important: Microsoft support is unable to provide, or recreate, a lost BitLocker recovery key. Where can I find my BitLocker recovery key?

1. Investigate possible issues caused by add-ins. Exit Outlook. Press the Windows logo key + R to open a Run dialog box. Enter Outlook /safe, choose a profile if prompted, and then select OK. If Outlook doesn't crash or hang, continue by selecting File > Options > Add-Ins. At the bottom of the window, select COM Add-ins and then select Go.

Solution 1: Make sure your audio device is turned on. This seems obvious but it can happen to the best of us. If your audio device is wireless, make sure it’s charged. A device with a low battery can turn off without warning. Solution 2: Check your party audio settings in Game Bar. Are you in a party?

Refunds for digital games include Microsoft Store digital game offers, Xbox apps (excluding movies and TV apps), digital gaming bundle offers, digital game durable content, and some digital game consumable content, whether made available through the Xbox console, on your PC, or on your mobile device.

Follow these steps to reset your Microsoft account password. The PC Game Pass plan gives you access to a set of high-quality PC games on Windows 10/11 devices. The best way to experience PC Game Pass is in the Xbox app for Windows, available for download from the Microsoft Store or at: Xbox app for Windows. Frequently asked questions.

Remove an installed Windows update. Reset your PC. Use the Startup Repair function. Use installation media to reinstall Windows 11. Use installation media to restore your PC. Use a recovery drive to restore or recover your PC. Go back to your previous version of Windows. Restore from a system restore point.

Summary. This security update resolves a Microsoft Excel remote code execution vulnerability. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2022-26901. Note: To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Microsoft Office 2016 installed on the computer. Be aware that the ...

Summary. On November 30, 2022, an out-of-band update was released to improve the Windows 10, version 2004, 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, and 22H2 out-of-box experience (OOBE).

You can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 if your device meets hardware specifications, and if the Windows 11 release has been made available to your device.