Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to create installation media for installing or reinstalling Windows.
Reinstall Windows with the installation media - Microsoft Support
This tool can be used to download the latest version of Windows and create a bootable USB drive or DVD, which can then be used to perform a clean installation of Windows.
Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC | Xbox Support
Learn how to use the Gaming Services Repair Tool to troubleshoot installation and update issues with Gaming Services on PC.
Windows help and learning - support.microsoft.com
Find help and how-to articles for Windows operating systems. Get support for Windows and learn about installation, updates, privacy, security and more.
Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder after a Windows …
When installation media is used to upgrade Windows, and a fresh copy of Windows is installed. Installing a fresh copy of Windows from installation media causes the hard drive to be …
Make older apps or programs compatible with the latest version of Windows
Learn how to get older apps or programs to run on Windows 10 or Windows 11 by adjusting compatibility settings.
How to Test Programs for Compatibility with Windows
Replacing or upgrading Windows 95-specific or Windows 98-specific files with Windows 2000-compatible files. Mapping Windows 95-specific or Windows 98-specific registry keys to the …
How to Remove Linux and Install Windows on Your Computer
Another method of removing an operating system from the hard disk and installing a different operating system is to use an MS-DOS version 5.0 or later boot disk, a Windows 95 Startup …
Your CD or DVD drive is not recognized by Windows or other …
This article describes a problem with CD or DVD drives not work, or is missing, or not recognized after installing or uninstalling programs.
Ways to install Windows 11 - Microsoft Support
Feb 4, 2025 · Installation media is normally used to install Windows 11 on a device that doesn't already have Windows installed on it. However, it can also be used to upgrade existing …
Activate Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.