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Make the everyday easier with Windows 11

When there's a lot to do, Windows 11 helps you get it done.

Meet Windows 11

Welcome to all things Windows

Prepare for Windows 11

Achieve more with AI in Windows

Windows is the first PC platform to provide centralized AI assistance.

Learn More about Copilot on Windows

Turn ideas into art with Paint Cocreator

Turn on Live Captions

Add video filters with Studio Effects

Learn all about NPUs

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Explore Windows

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Prepare for Windows 11

Find answers to top questions about the Windows 11 upgrade.

See the upgrade FAQ

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Meet Widgets

Stay up to date with your favorite info.

Learn about Widgets

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Meet Windows 11

Learn how to use the new features of Windows 11.

Watch the video series

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Explore the taskbar

Find your way around Windows 11.

Get taskbar info

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Stay current

Find out how to use Windows Update to keep your PC up to date, on your terms.

Learn more about updates

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Make room

Learn how to free up drive space on your PC.

Free up some space

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Improve performance

We have some suggestions to help make your Windows 10 PC run better.

Improve PC performance

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Be safe

Windows Security provides the latest antivirus protection for your PC, and we’ll show you how to use it.

Make sure your device is protected

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Windows 11 System Requirements

Get connected when setting up Windows 11

Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows

How to use the PC Health Check app

Install Quick Assist

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Update Windows

Back up your BitLocker recovery key

Fix printer connection and printing problems

Desktop Themes

How to use the taskbar in Windows 11

Keyboard shortcuts in Windows

Installation & activation

Activate Windows 10

Using the Activation troubleshooter

Reinstall Windows 10

Install Quick Assist

Windows Update

Update Windows 10

Troubleshoot problems updating Windows 10

Windows Update: FAQ

See what's in the latest Windows 10 update

Troubleshooting

Fix apps that appear blurry in Windows 10

Back up your BitLocker recovery key

Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10

Fix Bluetooth problems

Personalization

How to use the taskbar in Windows 10

Pin and unpin apps to the Start menu

Personalize your lock screen

Change your Windows password

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If you're a small business owner

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