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After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend …

Learn how to get the latest Windows updates. Find answers to FAQ about updating Windows to keep your PC up to date.

File Explorer in Windows 11 helps you get the files you need quickly and easily. To check it out in Windows 11, select it on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your …

Learn how to get ready for the Windows 11 upgrade, from making sure your device can run Windows 11 to backing up your files and installing Windows 11.

Welcome to Windows 11! Learn about new features, upgrade FAQs, device lifecycles, and support options.

Find answers to top questions about upgrading to Windows 11, from the minimum hardware requirements to where to find the upgrade.

Oct 14, 2025 · If hardware was changed on a Windows device in order to upgrade to Windows 11 and the system is not recognizing the change in a timely manner, this article explains how to initiate the …

Meet Windows 11 and learn the basics: how to sign in, the desktop components, File Explorer, and browse the web with Microsoft Edge.

If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.