You can wirelessly connect your PC to a TV, projector, or other kind of external display that supports Miracast. Turn on your TV, projector, or other display. If you're using a Miracast dongle or adapter, make sure it's plugged in to the display.

Blue Screen errors (also sometimes called black screen errors or STOP code errors) can occur if a serious problem causes Windows to shut down or restart unexpectedly. You might see a message that says, "Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer" or a similar message.

To share a file or folder over a network in File Explorer, do the following: Right-click (or long-press) a file, and then select. Select a user on the network to share the file with, or select. If you select multiple files at once, you can share them all in the same way.

Change your settings at any time to adjust how and when you see notifications and which apps and settings are your top quick actions. To change notification settings for all senders, under , turn all notifications on or off, and change when and where you'll see your notifications.

If you can't find an app or you found it, but can't install it, here are some reasons why you might not see it: The app isn't available in your country or region. Not all apps are available worldwide.

You can use installation media (a USB flash drive or DVD) to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go to the software download website, where you'll find step-by-step instructions.

Organizers or presenters must first join the meeting to create or manage breakout rooms. Go to Teams Calendar and open the meeting invite. Go to Breakout rooms and select Create rooms. Choose the number of rooms you want (up to 50) and select Add rooms.

Switching out of S mode is one-way. If you make the switch, you won't be able to go back to Windows 10 or Windows 11 in S mode. There's no charge to switch out of S mode. To switch out of S mode, click here to open the Microsoft Store to the Switch out of S mode (or similar) page.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

Desktop Themes. A theme is a combination of desktop background pictures, window colors, and sounds. To get a theme, expand one of the categories below, select a link for the theme, and then select Open. This saves the theme to your PC and puts it on your desktop.