Learn how to use Windows File Recovery, a command line app, to try to restore files that have been deleted from your local storage device and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin. This app requires Windows 10 build 19041 or later and supports only internal drives, external drives, and USB devices.

Learn how to restore files from a backup or a previous version after you can't find them on your computer or you deleted them by mistake. Follow the steps to access previous versions of files and folders from Windows Backup or restore points.

Learn how to use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to scan and restore Windows system files that are not working or causing crashes. Follow the steps to run SFC.exe, view the scan results, and manually replace the corrupted files if needed.

Learn how to update your controller wirelessly, with a USB cable, or on a PC using the Xbox Accessories app. The app lets you customize the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 on Windows 10/11.

Learn how to use the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter to fix corrupted registry keys, prevent programs from being installed or removed, and access the product code. The troubleshooter runs on Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7.

Learn how to connect your Xbox Wireless Controller to different devices, such as Windows, Android, Apple, or Smart TV. See the features, accessories, and firmware updates supported for each platform and controller model.

Learn how to locate your BitLocker recovery key, a 48-digit number needed to unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. See where to find it attached to your Microsoft account, work or school account, printout, or USB flash drive.

Learn how to update your Surface device with the latest drivers and firmware for Windows 10 or Windows 11. Find links for automatic and manual updates, and check your Surface model and OS build.

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.

If you accidentally delete a file or folder in OneDrive, you may be able to recover it later from the OneDrive recycle bin, and if you're a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you can even restore your entire OneDrive if something goes wrong.