Start by running the automated audio troubleshooter in the Get Help app. Get Help automatically runs diagnostics and takes the correct steps to fix most audio issues. Open Get Help. If the Get Help app is unable to resolve your sound or audio issue, try the possible solutions listed: 1. Check your speaker output.

Safe Mode with Networking adds the network drivers and services you'll need to access the internet and other computers on your network. Select from the following sections to find out how to start your PC in safe mode from Settings, from the sign-in screen, or from a black or blank screen.

Select Settings > Cookies and site permissions. Under All permissions, select Pop-ups and redirects. Turn on the Block (recommended) toggle. When this feature is turned on and a pop-up has been blocked, Edge will display the following image in your web browser's address bar.

Earn points toward rewards by doing the stuff you do every day. It's easy and it's free. All you need to do is sign up, and Microsoft Rewards will be included in your Microsoft account: Microsoft Rewards. Once you've signed up, sign in to your Microsoft account to see your current points.

Sign in to a work/school account using a remote computer. Many apps allow you to authenticate by entering a code on another device such as a PC. If you want to sign in on a remote computer to install Authenticator, follow these steps. Note: This feature is usable only by users whose admins have enabled remote sign-in.

Use Game Bar to play and chat with friends. Performance (9) – Track your game’s frames-per-second (FPS) and other real-time stats. For more info, go to: Track your PC’s performance with Game Bar. Resources (10) – See what apps and processes are using system resources to help you optimize gaming performance.

Record game clips and take screenshots. While you’re playing a game, press the Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar. Choose Widget Menu > Capture. Choose Start recording, Take screenshot, or Record last…. Record last… turns the most recent moments of play into a game clip when background recording is turned on.

Chat with the bot and use it to assign tasks, reminders, or whatever task the bot assists with. To chat with a bot in Microsoft Teams, start a new chat and put the name of the bot in the To field.

Reset your PC. Learn more about how to fix problems with the Windows Start menu, and what to do if the Start menu won't open.

Whether meant as a joke, or intentionally used to harass another player, the words we use can be harmful to others. After reading through the suspension types below, you can check if your suspension is eligible for a Case review appeal. To learn more, see: How to submit a case review.