To install missing drivers on Windows 11, open Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates , choose the driver, and click “Download & install.” You can also still use Device Manager, but you will have to provide the package manually since this tool no longer connects with the Windows Update service. On Windows 11 , even though the system can detect and install most drivers automatically, sometimes, you may still have to complete this process manually for missing drivers....

The best way to start fresh and avoid many possible issues is by installing Windows 7 in a new empty partition. This will be possible when you are utilizing a brand-new hard drive, of when you wipe out the partition that contains any version of Windows. If you just landed on this tutorial I would recommend you to read the following articles before proceeding: How to install Windows 7 – What to do before start [Part 1] How to install Windows 7 – What to do before start [Part 2] How to install Windows 7 – What to do before start [Part 3] Process to install Windows 7 Now diving into the Windows 7 installation process, the safest way is by starting a clean installation using the Windows 7 DVD or a USB bootable drive....

As of March 5, 2025, the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) and Amazon Appstore app have been discontinued . This guide will teach you the steps to install WSA on Windows 11. Install WSA on Windows 11 Although installing the Windows Subsystem for Android requires only one click from the Microsoft Store, you still need to complete various steps before adding the support. 1. Prerequisites You can use these instructions to check your computer specifications on Windows 11....

Windows 11 is perhaps the most secure version that Microsoft has ever released, but there’s always more you can do to further protect your computer and files from viruses and hackers. Keeping your computer secure will help minimize direct hacking attempts and virtually any type of malware (such as viruses, spyware, ransomware, and rootkits) from stealing your personal information. You have many features to protect your computer for free on Windows 11 ....

On Windows 10, perhaps one of the most common problems is sound. Usually, audio works great out of the box, but eventually, after updating the audio driver or upgrading to a new version of Windows 10 , it will stop working. Particularly, if you own a Surface, Dell, HP, or another well-known brand, including devices with Realtek audio card. If you’re experiencing no sound on your device, and you’ve covered all your basics like checking the connectivity of those speakers and your audio output settings, Windows 10 offers a tool to quickly fix sound problems on your computer....

Microsoft Teams is a real-time collaboration and messaging (chat, voice, and video) service primarily designed for businesses. The platform works on Windows 10 , macOS, or Linux, and mobile devices, such as iOS and Android. And while it’s a premium service, it also offers a free tier with all the basic feature to set up an organization and invite colleagues to start chatting, sharing, and getting work done remotely. In this guide , you’ll learn the steps to set up a Microsoft Teams account, create your first channel, and invite people....

Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803) introduces Timeline, a feature part of Task View that allows you to quickly get back to activities (e.g., app, document, website) you were working in the past from any supported device connected to your Microsoft account. One of the caveats with this feature is that your activities must be uploaded to the cloud in order to sync them across devices, and while this data will remain private, there are still privacy concerns among many users....

To enable Notepad spell check, open the settings page, turn on “Spell check,” choose the file formats the app should check for grammar mistakes, and turn on the “Autocorrect” option. To disable the spell check in Notepad, open the settings page and turn off “Spell check” and “Autocorrect.” UPDATED 7/9/2024: Notepad for Windows 11 can now check for spelling mistakes and correct them automatically, and in this guide, I’ll explain the steps to manage these new features....

Windows 10 21H1 (May 2021 Update) is officially available for compatible devices starting May 18, 2021. However, if the new version causes problems because of an unknown bug or compatibility issue , you can uninstall it to roll back to a previous version. The only caveat is that removing the feature update will depend on how you upgraded the computer. If the device was already running version 2004 or version 20H2 , you could uninstall the update using the same steps to remove a monthly update....

Windows 10 version 1909 (November 2019 Update) is now available (since November 12) for compatible devices, but if the new version is causing issues as a result of a bug or compatibility problems, then you can rollback to the previous version. However, the process to remove the feature update will depend upon how your device obtained it. For instance, if your device was already running the May 2019 Update, version 1903 , then you can uninstall the update using the same steps to remove a quality update....

UPDATED 11/2/2023: Windows 11 23H2 (2023 Update) is available starting October 31, 2023. If you plan to upgrade a device running Windows 11 22H2 or Windows 10 , you will have to use Windows Update, the official ISO file, or Installation Assistant. You can also use the Windows Insider Program to upgrade a device while the feature update is still in preview. This release represents the second major release of Windows 11 , and it’s an optional update that delivers several new features, visual changes, and improvements to enhance productivity and continue making the experience more consistent....

You can now download the Installation Assistant to upgrade to Windows 11. To upgrade, open the Microsoft download page, click the Download now button, launch Installation Assistant , and click the Accept and install button. The Microsoft Installation Assistant tool has been updated to upgrade eligible computers to Windows 11 if they are not getting the first release through Windows update. On Windows 11 , the “Installation Assistant” is a tool designed to install a new version of the OS on a laptop or desktop computer that is not receiving the update through Windows Update for unknown reasons, but the hardware and software configuration meets the minimum requirements the new release....

On Windows 10, you can upgrade the Windows Subsystem for Linux platform to version 2, including existing distros, and in this guide, you’ll learn how. The Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2) is the new version of the implementation that uses a lightweight virtual machine instead of a direct translation between both operating systems, providing significant improvements on performance and complete call compatibility support. If you’ve been running the first version of the implementation on Windows 10 , you can update to Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 and convert the existing Linux installations with a package download to update the kernel and a few PowerShell commands....

In previous versions, you’re able to use Command Prompt in fullscreen mode, but after Windows XP, for some odd reason, the feature was removed, and you were only able to stretch the console as big as the maximum size allowed by the “Maximize” button. However, on Windows 10 , the true fullscreen mode for Command Prompt is back, and it allows you to use the console without showing the title bar just like in the old days....

UPDATED 2/13/2024: Gemini, the chatbot from Google, is available in most regions, and in this guide, you will learn easy steps to learn how to use it. Google Gemini is a new AI technology that uses natural language to provide more human conversational answers to complex questions. The chatbot uses Google’s Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA) and machine learning to analyze large text datasets and predict the word that comes next to the other one, which provides the skills for Gemini to communicate and generate responses similar to how humans will answer a question....

Windows 11 builds 26100.7462 and 26200.7462 (KB5072033) arrive in the Stable Channel as the final cumulative update of 2025 for versions 25H2 and 24H2. This preview rolls out File Explorer dark mode changes, an option to disable Drag Tray, Quick Machine Recovery changes, Windows Search UI improvements, and more. Windows 11 build 22631.6345 (KB5071417) is now available in the Stable Channel for version 23H2, as part of the December 2025 update, which includes security fixes....

Windows 11 build 28020.1362 (KB5073095) rolls out in the Canary Channel. This is a significant preview with a large set of changes and many previously available features. Microsoft has dropped the Windows 11 build 28020.1362 (KB5073095) in the Canary Channel, which includes several new features already available in the Dev and Beta Channels, along with fixes. According to the official changelog , build 28020.1362 for Windows 11 brings the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) for all PCs, ships dark mode improvements for File Explorer, and revamps the Click to Do context menu....

Microsoft is in the process of changing the “Xbox Live” brand to “Xbox network.” According to a new report from The Verge , the software giant has confirmed the name change. The phrase “Xbox network” is already present in the Xbox dashboard for Insiders testing upcoming releases of the game operating system. The report also points out that the new name refers to the Xbox online service as it now appears in the Microsoft Services Agreement , and it is intended to distinguish the service from the Xbox Live Gold membership....

On October, Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners with an Xbox Live membership will be getting four new great games, as part of the Microsoft’s Games with Gold program. Also, if you’re still planning to purchase a new game console, Microsoft has already made available a new Xbox One bundle featuring a massive 1TB hard drive that will allow you to keep growing your game library, and a new Xbox One Wireless controller for $400....

OneDrive app for Windows 8.1, 8, and 7 to end support in 2022. The app will still sync files until March 1, 2022. Once the support ends content will still be accessible from the web. Microsoft is ending support for its OneDrive desktop sync application on January 1, 2022, for devices still running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8. The new change (via XDA Developers ) means that after January 1, the OneDrive application will no longer be available for download, and devices running a retired version of Windows will no longer sync files to the cloud after March 1, 2022....