Windows 10: Windows 10 Helpful Links

Windows 10 help
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/windows?os=windows-10


Windows 10 Compatibility

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/check-this-list-to-determine-if-your-computer-is/5152bb37-f95d-48a6-b7b2-ad0d5c738923


Microsoft Global Customer Service phone numbers

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4051701

Windows troubleshooter
Troubleshoot problems that may prevent Microsoft Store Apps from working properly
Find and fix problems playing sounds
Find and fix problems recording sounds
Find and fix problems that may prevent background downloads from working
Troubleshoot problems with devices and printers
Find and fix problems with devices and hardware
Find and fix problems with Internet Explorer performance
Find and fix problems with security and privacy features in Internet Explorer
Find and clean up unused files and shortcuts, and perform maintenance tasks
Find and fix problems with connecting to the Internet or to websites
Find and fix problems with accessing files and folders on other computers
Find and fix problems with viewing computers or shared files in a homegroup
Find and fix problems with wireless and other network adapters
Find and fix problems with incoming computer connections and Windows Firewall
Find and fix problems with connecting to your workplace network using DirectAccess
Find and fix problems with running older programs on this version of Windows
Find and fix problems to help optimize Windows speed and performance
Find and fix problems with your computer's power settings to conserve power and extend battery life
Find and fix problems with printing
Find and fix problems with Windows Search
Find and fix problems playing movies, television, or video
Find and fix problems with Windows Media Player settings
Find and fix problems with the Windows Media Player Library
Find and fix problems with playing DVDs in Windows Media Player
Fix Windows Update errors - Windows 10
Fix Windows Update errors - Windows 7 and 8.1
Windows 8.1 Update Troubleshooter
BITS troubleshooter
Start Menu Troubleshooter
Microsoft Account Troubleshooter
Windows Audio Troubleshooter
Windows Firewall Troubleshooter
Windows USB Troubleshooter
Recover files from the Windows.old folder​

System, repair and recovery


System


Determine whether a PC is running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/827218


Which Windows operating system am I running?
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13443


Windows lifecycle fact sheet
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853


What does it mean if Windows isn't supported?
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10736


Repair


Troubleshoot blue screen errors
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14238


Troubleshoot black screen or blank screen errors
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14106


Troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12374


Resolving stop (blue screen) errors in Windows 7
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17074


How to perform a clean boot in Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929135


System Configuration Tool (MSCONFIG)
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki/windows_10-update/msconfig-the-system-configuration-tool/273dea8e-4cbe-47e9-8489-f400e879ce17


Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929833

sfc /scannow


Repair a Windows image by performing DISM scan

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-8.1-and-8/hh824869(v=win.10)

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth


Enable Master Control Panel/God Mode in Windows
Create a new folder on your Windows desktop. Name the folder as: Master Control.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}


Recovery


Recovery options in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415


Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376


Get to safe mode and other startup settings in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026206


Create a system restore point
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027538


Create a recovery drive
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026852


See which version of Windows 10 you have

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027391


How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/322756


Back up and restore your files
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17143


Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376


Create a recovery drive
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026852


Create a system restore point
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027538


Get help with PC problems (Quick Assist)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/27919


Backup and Restore in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027408


How to: Create a system image in Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10/how-to-create-a-system-image-in-windows-10/84fa6683-e3ac-4e93-9139-368af9267869


Recovery options in Windows 7
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17101



Windows Update


Windows 10 update history

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4018124


Windows 10 release information
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows-10/release-information


Windows Update: FAQ

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12373


Windows Update terminologies
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/824684


How to keep your Windows computer up-to-date
https://support.microsoft.com/en-ph/help/311047


Windows 10 release information

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows-10/release-information


Fix Windows Update issues

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10164


Hide Windows Updates or driver updates
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026726


Windows Update error code list
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/kb/938205


Automatically finish setting up PC after update or restart

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027599


Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15090


Install the Windows 8.1 Update (KB 2919355)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15356


How to obtain and install Windows 7 SP2
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-obtain-and-install-windows-7-sp2/c2c7009f-3a10-4199-9c89-48e1e883051e


Install the Windows 8.1 Update (KB 2919355)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15356


Update the Windows Update Agent to the latest version (Windows 7 and 8.1)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/949104


Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12435


Get the Windows 10 April 2018 Update

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028685


What's new in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027392


Windows 10 update issues on devices with low storage space
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3166927


How to: block automatic updates in Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10/how-to-block-automatic-updates-in-windows-10/659d2e50-978e-4ab5-9f27-23342be283c2


Service Pack and Update Center
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14162


Windows Update repeatedly offers the same update
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/910339


How to read the Windowsupdate.log file
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902093


"Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might have caused the issue after you install Windows Updates"
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2674065


Removing update via Command Prompt

wusa /uninstall /KBkbnumber)



Windows Activation


Activation in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440


Find your Windows product key

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10749


Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530


Get help with Windows activation errors

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10738


Using the Activation troubleshooter

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20527


Activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15083


Mirosoft How To Tell
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Software.aspx


Why can't I activate Windows?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10751


About Genuine Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15087


Windows 10 - How to tell what type of Activation I have, Digital Entitlement / Digital License or Product key
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/windows-10-how-to-tell-what-type-of-activation-i/ea12f936-cecb-493c-81f5-ba89bcda3b6d


Stop receiving insider builds for Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10584


How to activate Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and Windows 10 Pro EDU

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4316667


How to find all windows version serial key
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_repair/how-to-find-all-windows-version-serial-key/a6d7e4eb-2adf-4e57-8ead-0bd85ec2758d


Product Key


Product keys for Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028160


Find your Windows product key
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10749


How to recover your Windows product key
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install-winpc/how-to-recover-your-windows-product-key/8687ef5d-4d32-41fc-9310-158f8e5f02e3


How to backup Windows product key in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8
https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/How-to-backup-Windows-85379640


Get Windows Product License Information (including product key) GUI Tool
https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/Get-Windows-Product-6b5e6f6e


KMS Client Setup Keys
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj612867.aspx


Default Product Key


Windows 10 Home

YTMG3-N6DKC-DKB77-7M9GH-8HVX7


Windows 10 Pro
VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T


What is Digital Entitlement?

Digital entitlement is a new method of activation in Windows 10 that doesn't require you to enter a product key.


Recover product key using Command Prompt

wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey


Recover product key using PowerShell

powershell "(Get-WmiObject -query ‘select * from SoftwareLicensingService’).OA3xOriginalProductKey"


Can I install my copy of Windows on more than one PC?

You can't install Windows on more PCs than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. Usually, the rule to follow is that only one copy of Windows can be installed on one PC. For more info about licensing Windows on more than one PC, go to the Microsoft Volume Licensing website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing


Rebuild token using Command Prompt

net stop sppsvc

cd %windir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WSLicense

ren tokens.dat tokens.bar

net start sppsvc

cscript.exe %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs /rilc


Useful commands for Activation issues
SLMGR -REARM = Extending the trial days
SLMGR –UPK = For ininstalling the current product key installed
SLMGR –IPK (PRODUCT KEY) = For putting the product key
SLMGR –RILC = For reinstalling the license
SLUI 4 = For phone activation
SLUI 3 = Manual activation
SLMGR –DTI = To get installation ID


Start Menu, Search and Cortana


Start Menu


What's new in the Start menu in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027704


Start menu troubleshooter
http://aka.ms/diag_StartMenu


Pin and unpin apps to the Start menu

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026621


Action Center and Notification


Find action center in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028116


Find your notifications

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17203


Change notification settings in action center

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028678


Sticky Notes FAQ
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-touch/sticky-notes-faq/b9018fdd-41ba-41c2-ba0f-5d2a45ab5ceb


Cortana


What is Cortana?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17214


Make Cortana yours
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17178


See what Cortana tracks for you

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027864


Change what Cortana calls you

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026663


Manage Cortana settings
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028014


Cortana commands
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026657


Troubleshoot problems with the Start menu or Cortana
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12385


Cortana can't hear me
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027286


Fix the problem with Cortana and Windows Speech Recognition
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028149


Reasons Cortana doesn't talk to me
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027415


Activate "Hey Cortana" mode

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027882


Dynamic duo: Cortana and Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17158


Cortana's regions and languages
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026948


Known issues for Windows Desktop Search and Cortana in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3206883


Search


Search for anything, anywhere
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10748


Search for help
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17192



Devices and drivers


Update drivers in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028443


Error codes in Device Manager in Windows

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/310123


PC is charging slowly or discharging while it’s plugged in
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4040260


Automatically diagnose and fix Windows USB problems

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17614


Catalog Website

https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com



Audio

Fix sound problems

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026994


Online Audio Troubleshooter

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mediaq/2015/11/11/windows-10-the-online-audio-troubleshooter


Troubleshooting Audio Issues in Windows 10 (VIDEO)
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/troubleshooting-audio-issues-in-windows-10-video/0ed7c8ab-b567-4ae3-8801-c782ff23dfac


How to set up and test microphones in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027981


Bluetooth


Add a device to a Windows 10 PC
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028725


Connect a Bluetooth device

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17156


Turn Bluetooth on or off

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027630


Share files over Bluetooth

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4026874


Fix connections to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4026226


Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows 10: FAQ

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/14169


Supported Bluetooth profiles

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10568


Display


Change screen resolution
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026956


Change screen orientation

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027186


Change screen brightness

tps://support.microsoft.com/help/4026946


Project to a screen

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026562


Change video playback settings in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4038608


Stream HDR video on Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4040255


Display requirements for HDR video in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4040547


Calibrate your built-in display for HDR content in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4091342


HDR and advanced color settings in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4040263


Turn high contrast mode on or off in Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026951


Use high contrast mode
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13862


How to add multiple monitors to your Windows 10 PC
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10/how-to-add-multiple-monitors-to-your-windows-10-pc/b9159662-4163-4408-9286-4e2e73077692


Printer


Fix printer problems in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4015401


Fix printer problems after updating or upgrading to Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4015397


Fix printer problems in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17420


View the print queue

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027370


Change a printer's status to "online"
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027988


How to set a default printer in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028622


Scanner


Windows 10 CTP: Windows Fax and Scan

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/30220.windows-10-ctp-windows-fax-and-scan.aspx


Scan app for Windows: FAQ
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14088


How to add a scanner in Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-hardware/how-to-add-a-scanner-in-windows-10/f058a711-352f-48bb-ada0-e60f2ed88b75


Keyboard, mouse, touchpad


Change mouse settings
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14206


Common Mouse Setup Issues
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4033434


Common Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center Setup Issues
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4034427


Troubleshooting wireless and Bluetooth keyboard issues
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4034571


Touchpad gestures for Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027871


Fix USB-C problems
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4012609


CD-ROM


Burn and rip CDs
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15062


Your CD or DVD drive is not recognized by Windows or other programs

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/314060


Ready-made Registry script to resolved missing CD or DVD ROM after upgrade

http://media.askvg.com/downloads/2007/09/Fix-CD-DVD-Drive-Missing-in-My-Computer.zip


How to change AutoPlay settings in Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-hardware/how-to-change-autoplay-settings-in-windows-10/0ed2fe8d-10d5-434b-83bc-cde1baf28fe6



Network and Internet


Get online

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17164


Why can't I get online?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17220


Fix network connection issues in Windows

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10741


Connect to a Wi-Fi network

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027030


Fix Wi-Fi problems in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4000432


Identify the problem you’re having with Wi-Fi

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4000432


How to find your wireless network password

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4023501


Wi-Fi connection icons and what they mean

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4000459


Check Wi-Fi drivers and settings in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4000460


Wi-Fi problems and your home layout

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4000461


Analyze the wireless network report

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4000462


Tools and apps

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4000463


Make a Wi-Fi network public or private in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4043043


Set bandwidth limits for background downloads
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4040227


HomeGroup removed from Windows 10 (Version 1803)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4091368


Share things with nearby devices in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4091344


Why can’t I change the metered connection setting?
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4091367


Set your data limit

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028229


Change your default browser in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028606


HomeGroup from start to finish

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17145


Fix problems with HomeGroup after updating or upgrading to Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027979


Cellular settings in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10739


Metered Internet connections: FAQ
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17452


Use your PC as a mobile hotspot

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027762


Connect to a VPN in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20510


How to reset the Hosts file back to the default
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/972034


Connecting to open Wi-Fi hotspots in Windows 10
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-open-wi-fi-hotspots


Manage internet data usage and Windows updates in Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-networking/manage-internet-data-usage-and-windows-updates-in/5417b89b-4790-4cd9-b854-809862274447


Windows 10 networking status icon
https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Network-status-568x480.jpg



Apps


Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027498


Change default programs in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028161


Fix apps that appear blurry in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4091364


Repair or remove programs in Windows 10
https://www.bing.com/search?q=remove+programs+Windows+10


Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15078


See all apps in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028249


Find app settings in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028309


Pin an app to the taskbar
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028169


Pin and unpin apps to the Start menu
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026621


Keyboard shortcuts in apps
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13805


I upgraded to Windows 10 and find that some documents no longer open with the same application I used in Windows 7 or 8.1
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/i-upgraded-to-windows-10-and-find-that-some/f0b9fa9a-47cf-43f4-904e-2e590a647a2d


Updating software help
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/help/keeping-software-updated


Microsoft Store


How to open Microsoft Store on Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027788


Microsoft Store does not launch
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027338


I can't find or install an app from Microsoft Store
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13765


Manage your devices for Microsoft Store
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026440


Find your downloads and product keys
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4000641


Quick Start: Microsoft Store (PDF)
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=825673


Change your region for Microsoft Store

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027266


Change purchase sign-in settings for Microsoft Store on Windows 10 or Xbox One

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026423


Get trusted apps and games from Microsoft Store
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027119


Check updates for apps and games from Microsoft Store
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026259


View your Microsoft Store order history
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027310


Report a violation in Microsoft Store
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028690


Make an in-app purchase in Microsoft Store
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026734


Microsoft Store help
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-store



Microsoft Edge


Introducing Microsoft Edge

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026494


Microsoft Edge
https://aka.ms/EdgeLearnMore


Get to know Microsoft Edge

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17171


Find out which version of Microsoft Edge you have
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027011


All about tabs

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4018248


Import and organize favorites

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4014944


What to do if Microsoft Edge isn't working

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4023560


Block pop-ups in Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026392


Find the tools or Internet options in Microsoft Edge

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027776


Move items from the Reading List app to Microsoft Edge

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027291


Change font style and size for reading view in Microsoft Edge

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028023


How to: Install and use Extensions in Microsoft Edge

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/forum/edge_other-edge_win10/how-to-install-and-use-extensions-in-microsoft/2b0082d7-966d-43d4-824c-c89f78272f09


See your favorites bar in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028699


Change font style and size for reading view in Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028023


Sync favorites and reading list in Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026735


AutoComplete web forms with Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027718


Change your home page
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027577


Change the default search engine in Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028574


Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026200


Import favorites in Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028355


View and delete browser history in Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10607


Add a site to my favorites in Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027306


Save or forget passwords in Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028534


Write on the web
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17221


Take your reading with you
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17204


Dynamic duo: Cortana and Microsoft Edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/1715


Microsoft Edge, browsing data, and privacy
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy



Internet Explorer


Get started
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17621


Get Internet Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17426


Change your home page for Internet Explorer 11
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17297


Search and get browsing suggestions in Internet Explorer 11
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17297


Print webpages using Internet Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17432


Internet Explorer 11 keyboard shortcuts
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15357


Tips & tricks


Download files from the web
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17436


View and delete your browsing history in Internet Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17438


Remember passwords and fill out web forms for Internet Explorer 11
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17499


Fix site display problems with Compatibility View in Internet Explorer 11
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17472


Install Java in Internet Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17431


Manage add-ons in Internet Explorer 11
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17447


Security & privacy


Certificate errors: FAQ
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17430


Delete and manage cookies

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442


View and delete your browsing history in Internet Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17438


SmartScreen Filter: FAQ
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17443


Use Do Not Track in Internet Explorer 11
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17288


Out-of-date ActiveX controls
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17437


Settings


Change or reset Internet Explorer settings
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17441


Change security and privacy settings for Internet Explorer 11

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17479


Internet Explorer Ease of Access options
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17456


About Internet Explorer


Which version of Internet Explorer am I using?
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17295


Make Internet Explorer your default browser
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17435


How to locate and open Internet Explorer in Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-networking-winpc/how-to-locate-and-open-internet-explorer-in/4b067f8b-a0dc-4fba-9e63-00fb14ea82e8



Mail app


Mail and Calendar for Windows 10 FAQ

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/4ebe0864-260f-4d3a-a607-7b9899a98edc


Set up email and calendar
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17198


Set up email in the Mail app for Windows 10
https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/10-7ff79e8b-439b-4b47-8ff9-3f9a33166c60


Resolve sync issues in Mail and Calendar apps in Windows 10
https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/0dd86c69-18f3-4f73-9d3d-375bdc9c3e34


Troubleshooting Mail and Calendar apps for Windows 10
https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/71cf4924-9fe9-48c8-b8ee-cfb421afea22


Your account settings are out-of-date in Mail or Calendar for Windows 10
https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/10-4484de9e-66b2-46a9-8459-6ca1fcc110b4


Delete an email account from Mail and Calendar apps
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/dba65c49-648d-4d76-9f88-b7bc22a2cc3d


Where are my email messages or calendar events in Mail and Calendar for Windows 10?
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/9b6f053c-5a4d-4a2b-bae4-57cdaddd5cb7


Keyboard shortcuts in Mail and Calendar apps for Windows 10
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/f36c75c3-9e1f-433d-9808-75b079b57e7b


Supported languages in Mail and Calendar
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/037db542-49b9-483f-9b67-205b4491722d


Turn on notifications for accounts and pinned folders in Windows Mail
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/6462709a-c7ec-4fd5-97e5-58fbfa90cb8b


Add a background image in Mail for Windows 10
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/93f0a3a3-8304-4b41-938a-2319ca4619a4


POP and IMAP email settings for Outlook
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/8361e398-8af4-4e97-b147-6c6c4ac95353


Compare Mail and Calendar apps for Windows 10 with Outlook 2016 and Outlook 2013
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/16fa7c99-dc32-435b-ba2b-2ac9be56a0da



Photo app


Get started


See all your photos

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17194


Enhance or edit photos

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/27916


Snap great photos

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/27927


Create videos

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17205


Help & tips


Add pictures to the Photos app

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026585


Import photos from phone to PC

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027134


How to use albums in the Photos app

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026222


Get Microsoft Paint

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027344


Photo viewer for Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027135


How to crop, resize and enhance a photo in Windows 10

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/apps_windows_10-photos/how-to-crop-resize-and-enhance-a-photo-in-windows/7570cba9-e3e4-4b01-8d37-dcb4aa3ff769


Complete Guide to Importing Your Photos in Windows 10

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/apps_windows_10-photos/complete-guide-to-importing-your-photos-in-windows/d8258fff-729e-45df-8afd-1f1195d7b6c5



Paint 3D app


Get started


Get to know the Paint 3D tools

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4014937


Basic 3D modeling

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4014938


Remix a 3D model

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4014941


Debut creations on Remix 3D

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4014942


Basic 3D modeling with Paint 3D

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4039205


Help & tips


Make a 3D doodle

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4014936


Use stickers in Paint 3D

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4014939


Paint 3D for 2D

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4014940


Get organized with boards

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4014943


Paint 3D keyboard shortcuts

https://support.microsoft.com/help/13805#Paint3D


Remix 3D FAQ

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4023824


How to crop, resize and enhance a photo in Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/apps_windows_10-photos/how-to-crop-resize-and-enhance-a-photo-in-windows/7570cba9-e3e4-4b01-8d37-dcb4aa3ff769


Pictures are not displayed correctly in Windows Photo Viewer when using slide show.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-pictures/pictures-are-not-displayed-correctly-in-windows/957ae9c7-57b4-48b3-955f-360baa5a6e78


Edit Metadata and Tag Photos in Windows
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-pictures/edit-metadata-and-tag-photos-in-windows-8/9e1a7bd9-977b-4eca-8fa7-0f61368d896c



Groove Music


Get started


What is the Microsoft Groove Music app?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4028602


How to open the Groove Music app on Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4028441


Play music with Groove

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17186


Help & tips


Choose where the Groove Music app on Windows 10 looks for music

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4027101


Add music to Groove on Windows 10 PC

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/3077721


Create or edit a playlist in Groove on Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/3078124


Reset the Groove Music app on Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4077725


How to add your music to OneDrive

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4026897


Groove and OneDrive FAQ

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/3080138


Usage rules for music, movies and TV shows

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/10563


Groove Music and Spotify: FAQ

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4046109


Groove Music on iOS and Android: FAQ

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4131371


Troubleshooting


Groove Music help

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/22874


Troubleshoot the Groove Music Player on Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/3078110


What file formats can I play with the Groove Music app?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4026145



Movies & TV help


Get started


Watch movies and TV shows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17213


What is the Microsoft Movies & TV app?
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028482


Help & tips


How to buy or rent Movies & TV content on Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3078426


Use Microsoft Movies & TV to watch high-definition programs
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027350


File formats for the Movies & TV app
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028263


How to add video folders to Microsoft Movies & TV
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026691


Usage rules for music, movies and TV shows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10563


Movies & TV help

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/22875



Camera app


Camera app and webcams help
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17444


Windows can't find or start the camera
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13753


Fix a missing Camera Roll in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13756


Windows 10 camera, microphone, and privacy
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-camera-and-privacy



Windows DVD Player app


Windows DVD Player
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10567


Get a DVD player app for Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027218


Make DVDs on Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026973


Getting the Windows DVD Player app

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_apps-insider_other/getting-the-windows-dvd-player-app/6c94b519-8b05-462e-a864-b7ad67d5c834?tm=1438117403084


How to use the Windows DVD Player in Windows 10

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/apps_windows_10-windvd/how-to-use-the-windows-dvd-player-in-windows-10/a773e360-f48d-4f07-a628-711be63db099



Maps app


Get started


Find your way with Maps
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/27923


Change map views
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17151


Save places in Maps
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/27934


Draw on your maps
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/27924


Quick Start: Maps app (PDF, English)
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=825670


Help & tips


Download maps
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027402


Print maps or directions in the Windows Maps app
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028197


Switch views between 3D (aerial) and road
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027811


Windows 10 - Transfer downloaded Maps to another computer
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/apps_windows_10-win_maps/windows-10-transfer-downloaded-maps-to-another/107b0545-4e83-4bb0-8794-3a7153a68912



Other apps


Alarms & Clock help

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4026379


Calculator help

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4026389


Maps help

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/22876


People app help

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/14103


Photos & Camera help

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/22877


Snipping Tool help

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/13776


Voice Recorder help

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4028308


3D apps help

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/22881


How to: Rip a Audio Disc in Windows 10 using Windows Media Player

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/apps_windows_10-groove/how-to-rip-a-audio-disc-in-windows-10-using/974dcb11-ed2f-4933-a4e7-a1805ffa1a94



Gaming & Xbox


You've got games
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17181


Get achievements, play anywhere
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17216


Play and chat across devices
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17162


Using Xbox One Wireless Controllers on a PC
http://support.xbox.com/xbox-one/accessories/using-xbox-one-wireless-controllers-on-pc-info


Create or edit an avatar on Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026375


Stream games and TV from your Xbox
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17202


Record clips of PC games
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17188


Where are my Game DVR clips and screenshots saved in Windows 10?
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028695


Game DVR video quality in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026653


Fix problems with Game bar on Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028582


Fix problems signing in to the Xbox app
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027968



Windows Essentials - no longer supported


Windows Essentials
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18614


Windows Essentials 2012 Microsoft Offline Installer
http://wl.dlservice.microsoft.com/download/C/1/B/C1BA42D6-6A50-4A4A-90E5-FA9347E9360C/en/wlsetup-all.exe


Windows Essentials Community forum
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive



Performance and optimization


Tips to improve PC performance in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4002019


Windows 10: Tips to optimize memory on computer HDD/SSD (Low Disk Space)
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files/windows-10-tips-to-optimize-memory-on-computer/edd1b5ac-41af-428a-b189-0dba67880ec5


Free up drive space in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12425


Disk cleanup in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026616


How to free up disk space in Windows

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10/how-to-free-up-disk-space-in-windows/2458cc31-bd19-482f-ace5-7e3bd9da8098


Tips to save battery power in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028464


Battery saving tips
https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/20443


Change the power mode for your Windows 10 PC

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026458



Files, Folders, OneDrive


What's changed in File Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17217


Back up and restore your files
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17143


Pin, remove, and customize in Quick access
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027032


Zip and unzip files
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028088


Find the Recycle Bin
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026350


Show or hide the Recycle Bin
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15057


Show, hide, or resize desktop icons
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15058


Share files in File Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027674


Show libraries in File Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026298


Storage Spaces in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12438


Find out how much storage your PC has

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027321


Work folders
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12370


Folder suggestions in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4039995


Automatic file download notifications in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4042378


Find out how much storage your PC has

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027321


Find your documents in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026289


Recover lost or deleted files
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17119


Find lost files after the update to Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12386


Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17125



OneDrive


OneDrive on your PC
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17184


See your OneDrive files in File Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026385


Fix OneDrive sync issues
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028268


Change the location of your OneDrive folder
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028633


Keep fewer OneDrive files on your PC
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028442


Turn off OneDrive in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026188


Fix OneDrive sync problems
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/83ab0d8a-8400-45b0-8dcf-dc8aa8a6bcf8


How to Disable OneDrive in Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files-winpc/how-to-disable-onedrive-in-windows-10/bb20683e-c38f-4c38-9b22-dfd73eeeb510


OneDrive Icon missing from Taskbar - Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-start-win_taskbar/onedrive-icon-missing-from-taskbar-windows-10/f3156c89-8e3d-4bfb-8208-fcac5a59dd89



Settings and Personalization


Personalize your PC

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14165


Change your desktop background and colors

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027308


Featured Wallpapers
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17780


Desktop Themes
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13768


Change the color of the Start menu, taskbar, and action center

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026865


Use color filters in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4041722


Change the size of text in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028566


About sync settings on Windows 10 devices

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026102


Sync across all your devices
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17166


Quick Tip: Customize which icons appear in the Windows 10 System Tray
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10/quick-tip-customize-which-icons-appear-in-the/e4818db4-b603-4707-80bd-fe40e4d9646f


Quick Tip: Add Personal Folders to the Start menu
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10/quick-tip-add-personal-folders-to-the-start-menu/5e0712c3-e51e-49c1-8b00-e83da80180a0


Quick Tip: Create desktop shortcuts in Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-start/quick-tip-create-desktop-shortcuts-in-windows-10/d867565e-34c2-42ad-88da-ccf76a4a9820



Ease of access


Narrator manual
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/22798


Keyboard shortcuts in Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12445


Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility
https://support.microsoft.com/help/13810


Get more done with multitasking in Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026282


Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13776



Windows Installation


Microsoft software download website
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/home


Creating installer


How to create Windows 10 installation DVD/USB flash drive (Video)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE2078r


How to create Windows 10 installation DVD/USB flash drive Step-by-Step Guide - https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-to-create-windows-10-installation-dvdusb-flash/8210aa78-9f06-4e60-af0f-bbced92adbb1


USB DVD Download Tool

https://download.microsoft.com/download/C/4/8/C48F6E20-FE20-41C6-8C1C-408FE7B49A3A/Windows7-USB-DVD-Download-Tool-Installer-en-US.exe


How to use Windows USB/DVD download tool

http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-18/7558.Untitled.png

Upgrade to Windows 10


Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12435


The Windows 10 free upgrade through the Get Windows 10 (GWX) app ended on July 29, 2016. The accessibility upgrade offer expired on December 31, 2017.


Windows 10 S


Windows 10 in S mode FAQ

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4020089


Switching out of S mode in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-ph/help/4023898


How to Install Windows 10 S

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install-winpc/tutorial-how-to-install-windows-10-s/54d1258f-19e8-4b21-b62e-3ad9116e3b98


Go back to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027936


Get help with Windows 10 upgrade and installation errors
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10587


In-place upgrade


How to perform an In-place upgrade of Windows 10 (Video)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE201WL


How to perform an In-place Upgrade with Windows 10 Step-by-Step Guide - https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install-winpc/how-to-perform-an-in-place-upgrade-with-windows-10/7f0b236e-3c6c-4913-9691-c4baa2a6190a


Clean installation


How to Clean Install Windows 10 on a PC Step-by-Step Guide - https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-to-clean-install-windows-10-on-a-pc-step-by/854fd140-385f-452c-ad52-548f2acb0d0a?auth=1


How to Clean Install Windows 10 (Video)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE1ZWJz


Custom installation


How to Perform a Custom Installation of Windows - https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_install/how-to-do-a-custom-installation-of-windows/38adfa8c-32f8-4354-8c53-13b5f2cf7e44


Recover personal files from the Windows.old Folder such as Documents Pictures and Windows Live Mail Emails in Windows 10

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files/recover-personal-files-from-the-windowsold-folder/755e0ea3-b16f-4d5d-89b5-abecfbf68300


USB DVD Download Tool


How to Download Official Windows 10 ISO files Using Media Creation Tool or Directly Using your Web Browser

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install-winpc/how-to-download-official-windows-10-iso-files/35cde7ec-5b6f-481c-a02d-dadf465df326


How to Upgrade Again to Windows 10 If You Reinstalled Windows 7 or Windows 8 or Perform a Factory Reset
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-to-upgrade-again-to-windows-10-if-you/00ade26d-7c93-42e6-850c-5b1183ea7497


How to migrate to Windows 10 64 bit from 32 bit versions of Windows
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-to-migrate-to-windows-10-64-bit-from-32-bit/40d90c4e-8845-4bcb-bb2f-aeab312caf74


How to Upgrade to the latest Windows 10 Feature Update on a Drive with Limited Space

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install-winpc/how-to-upgrade-to-the-latest-windows-10-feature/d7cdba8b-c59b-4a23-86e2-6635a7e44489


How to Prepare Bootable Install Media for Windows 10 - DVD, USB or SD Card
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install-winpc/how-to-prepare-bootable-install-media-for-windows/442447c3-0826-4473-a5b7-36568d20ef9d


How to: What are my options for obtaining Windows 7 reinstall media?
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-what-are-my-options-for-obtaining-windows-7/528163c1-0b2e-4ad2-a26d-7112851d1dc2


How to install and activate Windows 10 using your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-to-install-and-activate-windows-10-using-your/d713f9f9-e91f-4ffe-a3c0-7ef9639a0559


How to Install Windows 10 on Devices with Limited Space
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-to-install-windows-10-on-devices-with-limited/d933c129-c54b-4e40-aa4e-9813c59814af


Windows Setup: Installing using the MBR or GPT partition style
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn336946.aspx


Create a New Partition using Disk Management
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg309170.aspx


How to Dual Boot Windows 10 with Other Versions of Windows, macOS and Linux
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_install/how-to-dual-boot-windows-10-and-older-versions-of/9695dfc7-1c13-4d8d-b10b-587e78c6ac36


Windows Setup Edition Configuration and Product ID Files (EI.cfg and PID.txt)
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh824952.aspx


Disk Management


Installing using the MBR or GPT partition style

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-8.1-and-8/dn336946


Create a New Partition using Disk Management

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg309170.aspx


"Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk has an MBR partition table."

diskpart
list disk
select disk number - Replace number with exact disk number in your case.
clean
convert gpt or convert mbr
exit


Dual boot


How to Dual Boot Windows 10 with Other Versions of Windows, macOS and Linux

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install-winpc/how-to-dual-boot-windows-10-with-other-versions-of/9695dfc7-1c13-4d8d-b10b-587e78c6ac36


How to restore missing dual boot menu in Windows 10

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_install/how-to-restore-missing-dual-boot-menu-in-latest/0f760ab7-26af-46a7-a5db-e0048a8cf3f4


Virtual Machines


How to install Windows on your Mac with Boot Camp
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201468


How to install Windows using Parallels Desktop

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/apps/jj945424


How to install Windows using VirtualBox

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_install/how-to-install-the-latest-windows-10-build-in/2350040e-2f4e-4470-a4b4-143160dc51eb



Delivery Optimization


Delivery Optimization in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4040215


Why can't I turn off Delivery Optimization?
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4041772


Why don't I see peer-to-peer activity for Delivery Optimization?
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4041768


Clear the Delivery Optimization cache
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4041707


Choose network sharing options for Delivery Optimization
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4040253



Mixed Reality


Get ready for Windows Mixed Reality

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4043790


Set up Windows Mixed Reality

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4043101


Windows Mixed Reality Setup FAQ
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4039262


Windows Mixed Reality PC hardware guidelines
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4039260


Use Mixed Reality Portal
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4041252


Using Windows Mixed Reality FAQ
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4041154


Use Speech in Windows Mixed Reality
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4041322


Controllers in Windows Mixed Reality
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4040517


Get help with PC compatibility in Windows Mixed Reality

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4045777


Windows Mixed Reality immersive headset health, safety, and comfort
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4039969


Windows Mixed Reality help
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4041156


Boundaries in Windows Mixed Reality

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4040883


Play SteamVR games in Windows Mixed Reality

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4053622



HoloLens


HoloLens and holograms: FAQ

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13456


HoloLens fit and comfort: FAQ

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13405


What's in the box

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12649


Start and finding your apps

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12638


What do the HoloLens lights mean?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/28982


Use the HoloLens clicker

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12646


Use gestures

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12644


Fit your HoloLens

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12632


Use your voice with HoloLens

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12647


Cortana on HoloLens

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12630


Find and save files

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12631


Pair Bluetooth devices

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12636


Charge your HoloLens

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12627


Restart, reset, or recover HoloLens

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13452


Turn HoloLens on or off

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12642



Time & Language


Local Experience Packs

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4057758


Add and remove language packs on a running Windows installation
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/add-and-remove-language-packs-on-a-running-windows-installation



Security and Privacy


Prevent malware from infecting your PC
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/help/prevent-malware-infection


Tech support scams

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/support-scams


Report a technical support scam
https://support.microsoft.com/reportascam


Ransomware FAQ
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/ransomware


Unwanted software
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/unwanted-software


Report an unsafe site
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/support/report-unsafe-site


Submit a file for malware analysis
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/filesubmission


Email and phone scams claiming to be the Windows 10 upgrade
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3086823


GDPR
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/trustcenter/Privacy/GDPR


Ask a question about privacy at Microsoft
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-US/privacy-questions


Update your security processor (TPM) firmware
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4096377


Lock your Windows 10 PC automatically when you step away from it

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028111


Microsoft antivirus and threat protection solutions
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/products


Automatically diagnose and fix problems with Windows Firewall

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17613


Find my BitLocker recovery key
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026181


Turn on device encryption
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028713


How to encrypt a file
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026312


Windows Hello


What is Windows Hello?
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17215


Windows Hello and privacy
https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-10-windows-hello-and-privacy


Windows Defender


What is Windows Defender?
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/windows-defender.aspx


Quick Start: Windows Defender (PDF)
https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=825669


Help protect my computer with Windows Defender
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17464


Help protect my PC with Windows Defender Offline
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17466


Using Windows Defender Offline
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027710


Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028544


Schedule a scan in Windows Defender Antivirus
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026132


Add an exclusion to Windows Defender Antivirus
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028485


Report unsafe websites in Windows Defender
https://support.microsoft.com/help/4043283


Track your device and performance health in Windows Defender
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4012986


Device protection in Windows Defender Security Center
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4096339


How to enable and use the built in Windows Defender for Antivirus Protection in Windows 10

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-security-winpc/how-to-enable-and-use-the-built-in-windows/0682bf04-b8d2-4646-9dfb-e5823a5e2117


Troubleshoot malware detection and removal problems
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/help/troubleshooting-infection


Problems starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/protect_defender-protect_start/problems-starting-windows-defender-in-windows/808253bb-db89-4db9-a4e5-1c91a86489e9


Cleanup tools


Malicious Software Removal Tool
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx


Microsoft Safety Scanner
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/products/scanner


Definition updates for Windows Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/definitions



Local account


Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026923


How to create a new user account in Windows 10 (Video)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE1ZWJy


Troubleshooting log in issues in Windows 10 – Incorrect Password Errors
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-security/troubleshooting-log-in-issues-in-windows-10/e7f397aa-417c-4479-80cb-d69d20ef18cc


Reset local account password on Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-security/reset-local-account-password-on-windows-10/313dfbe4-ea04-495d-9b98-0ccffcf9be4f


Troubleshooting log in issues in Windows 10 – Incorrect Password Errors
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-security/troubleshooting-log-in-issues-in-windows-10/e7f397aa-417c-4479-80cb-d69d20ef18cc


Command Prompt


Create new account

net user username /add


Add account as administrator

net localgroup administrators username /add


Enable hidden admnistrator account

net user administrator /active:yes



Microsoft account


Microsoft account help
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/11579


What is Microsoft account
https://account.microsoft.com/account


Change the name on your Microsoft account
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027722


Change your Microsoft account picture
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026790


How to reset your Microsoft account password
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026971


Security info & security codes
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12428


Find and lock a lost Windows device
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/11579


Check the recent sign-in activity for your Microsoft account
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026645


Help protect your Microsoft account

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12410


Create a strong password
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402640


Choose your privacy settings after updating Windows 10

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4014916


Microsoft Account Troubleshooter
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/13976.how-to-troubleshoot-microsoft-account-issues.aspx


Family Safety


Family Safety: FAQ
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_other-security/family-safety-frequently-asked-questions/5672f7b2-e3c0-498a-9a6c-c9cab39f68e5


Find your child on a map

https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028134


Fix family features after Windows 10 upgrade
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10551/microsoft-account-fix-family-features-after-upgrade


Troubleshooting Family Safety Features in Windows 10
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-security-winpc/troubleshooting-family-safety-features-in-windows/29533738-5766-4ba5-881c-c588e45201dc



Major computer manufacturers' contact Information

Acer 800-816-2237
Asus 888-678-3688
AVG 828-459-5422
Canon 800-652-2666
Compaq 800-474-6836
Corel Draw 800-772-6735
Dell 800-624-9896
Emachines 866-586-2237
Epson 800‑463‑7766
Gateway 800-846-2301
Hewlett Packard (HP) 800-474-6836
IBM 800-426-4968
Lenovo 866-968-4465 / 877-453-6686 https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/livechatpc
McAfee 888-847-8766
Norton 800-441-7234
Samsung 800-726-7864
Sony 888-476-6972
Toshiba 800-457-7777


Service Plan


Assure Software Support Plan

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/d/assure-software-support-plan/cfq7ttc0k637


Others


World time buddy

https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/?pl=1&lid=8,7,6,5&h=8


BIOS Setup Utility access keys

https://www.lifewire.com/bios-setup-utility-access-keys-for-popular-computer-systems-2624463


URI for specific Windows 10 settings

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/launch-resume/launch-settings-app


Complete List of Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts and Run Commands

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-keyboard-shortcuts

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

windows xp installation and dual core am

could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx

 

Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .