Delete files manually. Select Start > Settings > System > Storage > Cleanup recommendations . Open Storage settings. Select the temporary files, unused files, files synced to the cloud, or unused apps you want to remove, then select the Clean up button for each section. Move files to another drive.

Transfer photos from an iPhone to your PC. First, connect your iPhone to a PC with a USB cable that can transfer files. Turn your phone on and unlock it. Your PC can’t find the device if the device is locked. On your PC, select the Start button and then select Photos to open the Photos app.

Create a recovery drive with a downloaded factory image. If you're able to use your Surface or you have another Windows PC, visit our Download a recovery image for your Surface page. From there, select your Surface and download a recovery image .zip file for the device you selected.

Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.

Check the game’s settings if you want to play only with people using the same device that you’re using. A related feature is Xbox Play Anywhere, which, when you own a game, gives you a choice of where to play—Xbox or a Windows 10/11 device. However, not all Play Anywhere games offer cross play.

TPM 2.0 is used in Windows 11 for a number of features, including Windows Hello for identity protection and BitLocker for data protection. In some cases, PCs that are capable of running TPM 2.0 are not set up to do so. If you are considering upgrading to Windows 11, check to ensure TPM 2.0 is enabled on your device.

If you're making the move to a new PC, you can bring your files with you using an external storage device such as a USB drive, SD card, or external hard drive. First, you’ll copy your files onto your drive, then you’ll transfer them to your new PC.

Download and install the new Microsoft Edge. Make sure you have administrator privileges on your device and do the following: Go to the Microsoft Edge web page to download and install Microsoft Edge on your Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android device.

Open Rewards dashboard. Find out if Microsoft Rewards is available in your region or language. Note: Buying items from the Microsoft Store on Xbox or searching on Bing.com may not earn points in all countries/regions.

To adjust power and sleep settings in Windows 11, select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery > Screen and sleep. Screen: Select how long you want your device to wait before turning the screen off when you're not using your device.