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.

When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether. If this happens, you can use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool (DISM) and the System File Checker tool (SFC) to scan your system files and restore any corrupted or missing files.

Can't find the Recycle Bin on your Windows device? Whether it's hidden or missing after an update, this article will help you quickly locate and restore it. If your desktop doesn't show any icons, right-click (or press and hold on a touch device) on the desktop and select View. Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it.

Learn how to update your security processor or TPM firmware to protect Windows 10 and your device from attacks by malicious software.

The Xbox Offline System Update (OSU) process allows you to update your console by downloading a file to a USB flash drive and then installing that file directly onto your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console. To use the Offline System Update, you'll need:

Windows Backup allows you to back up a wide range of items, including files, themes, settings, installed apps, and Wi-Fi information. This feature is designed to make it easier for users to transition to a new device by restoring their backed-up data seamlessly. To use Windows Backup, you need to sign in with your Microsoft account.

You'll find direct links to downloadable packages that contain driver and firmware updates for Surface devices. You'll also find a section about imaging for IT professionals. To prepare for updates: Attach your Surface Type Cover or Surface Dock (if you have one) so it gets the latest updates, too. Make sure you have an internet connection.

File History is a handy feature in Windows that helps you protect your personal files and folders from accidental loss or damage. Think of it as a backup system that automatically saves copies of your files, so you can easily restore them if something goes wrong.

“We couldn’t update system reserved partition” error installing Windows 10. When upgrading to, or updating, Windows 10, you might encounter the error “We couldn’t update system reserved partition”, error code 0xc1900104, or error code 0x800f0922. The System Reserved Partition (SRP) may be full.

To access the code, you'll need a tool for reading MSI files—which is typically available to IT professionals. You'll find the product code in the property table of the MSI file. The troubleshooter helps fix problems that: Corrupt registry keys on 64-bit operating systems. Corrupt registry keys that control the update data.