Installation media, such as a USB flash drive, can be used to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation of Windows, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go to the software download website, where step-by-step instructions can be found.

Use the Office offline installer to install Office 2016 or Office 2013 if you don't have an active Internet connection or you're having problems with slow speed or unreliable connections.

Some Office 2019, Office 2016, and Office 2013 products come with a product key. If yours did, before installing Microsoft 365 for the first time, sign in with an existing or new Microsoft account and enter your product key at office.com/setup. Redeeming your key is what links your account with Microsoft 365 so you only have to do this once.

If you recently made any changes to your hardware and want to see if your computer now meets the requirements for Windows 11, the easiest way to do that is with the PC Health Check app: If you haven't yet, install the PC Health Check app here.

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.

How codes convert when redeeming for Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Standard. With Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Standard, you can still redeem codes for other subscriptions that are included as benefits of your current subscription.

Open Get Help. If the Get Help app is unable to resolve your sound or audio issue, try the possible solutions listed: Windows 11 Windows 10. 1. Check your speaker output. 2. Run the audio troubleshooter. 3. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members get exclusive access to Perks. New content is added on a regular basis, which you can view and redeem on your Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass mobile app, or Xbox app for Windows.

If your device isn’t up to date or needs attention, PC Health Check will let you know. Use this section of PC Health Check to get info on how your batteries are performing compared to their original capacity for devices with one or two batteries.

Learn how to manage your Microsoft subscription, including billing, renewal, and cancellation options.