Manually update Surface drivers and firmware. Manual updates are useful if you need to update an offline device, update many devices that are all the same model, or if you’re creating system images for your organization.

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.

Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows. Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8.1. If you’re trying to use your printer and run into problems, here are some steps for common printer problems to try to get things working again.

You can see the cameras that are connected to your device and change the default settings for those cameras (such as brightness, contrast, and more). With administrator access, you can also disable and enable cameras for the device.

When your camera isn't working in Windows 11, it might be missing drivers after a recent update. It's also possible that your antivirus program is blocking the camera, your privacy settings don't allow camera access for some apps, or there's a problem with the app you want to use.

Change your default browser in Windows. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps . Select Microsoft Edge . Next to Make Microsoft Edge your default browser , select Set default . We recommend you transition to Microsoft Edge to enjoy a faster, more secure, and more modern browsing experience.

This article covers error codes that are generated by Device Manager in Windows. You probably reached this article because Device Manager or another tool like DXDiag reported an error code, and you are not sure how to resolve it.

Select View > Show > Hidden items. Was this information helpful? Learn how to show hidden files, folders, and drives in Windows.

Plug-ins or add-ons add functionality—such as audio effects or DVD capability—to Windows Media Player. You can download plug-ins or add-ons for your version of the Player using the links below.