How to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1
These instructions will guide you to successfully upgrade from Windows 8.1 to 10 without running into issues.
How to get help on Windows 10 or Windows 11? If you’re looking to troubleshoot and fix a problem or learn something new about Windows, and related technologies, including for Surface and other devices (even other OSes like Android and macOS), in this “Help & How-To” section, you’ll find the best answer to problems, basic and advanced tips, and much more.
In Help & How-To, you’ll find all kinds of guides to learn almost anything to get the most out of your gadget, no matter if you’re a beginner, savvy, or advanced user. When you need to learn how to upgrade to Windows 10, how to make a full backup of Windows 10, or how to fix a problem or error message, you can find the answer here.
How to disable Lock Screen on Windows 10
You can always disable the lock screen for quick access to the sign-in screen, and here are three ways to complete the task.
How to check if an app is 64-bit or 32-bit on Windows 11, 10
How to tell if an app is 32 or 64-bit? Here are two quick ways to find out on Windows.
Windows 10 Home and Pro ISO files for 32- and 64-bit PCs ready for download
Here's how to download Windows 10 Home or Pro to perform a clean install of the operating system without a product key.
How to install latest .NET 9 release on Windows 11, 10
The first release candidate of .NET 9 is now available, and here's how to get it on Windows.
How to show hidden files on Windows 11
Three ways to quickly show hidden files, folders, and drives in File Explorer on Windows 11.
How to install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) on Windows 11
You can now install all the WSL components with a single command on Windows 11, and here's how to do it.
How to install Microsoft Edge on Linux
You can install the Microsoft Edge browser on Linux distros using a graphical interface and commands, and here's how.
How to install Google Gemini as an app on Windows 11, 10
You can install the web version of Gemini AI as an app on Windows.
How to enable Voice Focus to reduce microphone background noise on Windows 11
You no longer need a noise-canceling third-party app, as Windows 11 provides this feature natively.