Fix your audio drivers. Hardware problems can be caused by outdated or malfunctioning drivers. Make sure your audio driver is up to date and update it if needed. If that doesn't work, try uninstalling the audio driver (it will reinstall automatically).

Find operating system info in Windows 11. To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK. Here’s how to learn more: Select Start > Settings > System > About . Open About settings.

To unblock your account, you'll need to reset your password. Enter the email address of the blocked account, then enter the characters you see on your screen and select Next. Enter the code generated by your authenticator app or select Use a different verification option to get a text message.

To use your microphone with apps on Windows 10, you'll need to turn on some permissions in Microphone settings. Then, you'll need to check your app permissions if you want to use your microphone with apps. Here's how: Select Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone .

Learn how to fix error 0x803f8007 if it occurs when you try to launch an Xbox One game or game add-on.

Follow these steps to update your settings to your new country/region, and then restart your Xbox console. When you make your first purchase in the new locale, you'll be prompted to update your billing info. Sign in to your Xbox console. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.

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.

To troubleshoot the following problems, select any heading to see more info. Next, follow the steps to try to get things working again. Need more help? Learn more about how to fix problems with the Windows Start menu, and what to do if the Start menu won't open.

You see the following error code when you try to launch a game on a Windows 10/11 device: 0xc0ea0001. This can mean that there’s a potential service outage or an issue with the licence manager on your device.

Connect your Surface on Windows 10 to a TV, external display, or projector by using the Surface HD Digital AV Adapter or the Surface VGA Adapter.