Windows 10 Helpful Links

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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​

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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 Live Chat for PC Products - US
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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