Locate your product key for Windows 10 or Windows 11. Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you'll need either a 25-character product key or a digital license to activate it.

Get help and support, whether you're shopping now or need help with a past purchase. Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.

Create Windows 11 installation media. On the Windows 11 software download page , select Create tool now and follow the instructions to install Windows 11. Warning: Microsoft recommends against installing Windows 11 on a device that does not meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements.

Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

Download drivers and firmware for Surface. Windows 11 Windows 10 Surface. Updates keep your Surface performing its best. Along with software updates for Windows 10 or Windows 11, it's important to make hardware updates, also known as updates for drivers and firmware.

The Xbox Accessories app has even more configurations you can set for the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller and the Xbox Adaptive Controller, such as: Remapping bumpers and paddles. Configuring the level of vibration. Adjusting stick sensitivity curves. Swapping stick X and Y axes. Assigning Shift inputs.

Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.

Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.

These are the minimum system requirements your PC must meet to help enable a great computing experience: Processors/CPUs (Central Processing Units): 1 Ghz or faster with 2 or more cores and appearing on our list of approved CPUs . The processor in your PC will be a main determining factor for running Windows 11.

Give your PC a Fresh Start. Resetting your PC lets you perform a clean reinstallation and update of Windows while keeping your personal data and most Windows settings intact. In some cases, a clean installation may improve your device's performance, security, browsing experience, and battery life.