Windows help and learning

Find help and how-to articles for Windows operating systems. Get support for Windows and learn about installation, updates, privacy, security and more.

2025 Oct 02

Find your files and apps in Windows

Use Windows Search in the taskbar or File Explorer to quickly locate files, apps, and settings. Integrated search helps return relevant results quickly, reducing time spent navigating folders.

2024 Apr 25

Meet Windows 11: The Basics

Welcome to Windows 11! Whether you''re new to Windows or upgrading from a previous version, this article will help you understand the basics of Windows 11. We''ll cover the essential components of

2024 Aug 03

Delete a file

The best way to delete your files is to use the Windows File Explorer. Delete a file by using File Explorer Open a File Explorer window. Tip: A quick way to get to File Explorer is to press Windows Key + E.

2025 Aug 14

Fix File Explorer if it won''t open or start

If File Explorer won''t open or start in Windows, it makes everyday tasks like finding files, opening folders, or managing storage difficult. This article walks through simple troubleshooting steps—such as

2024 Mar 09

How to get help in Windows

Here are a few different ways to find help for Windows Search for help - Enter a question or keywords in the search box on the taskbar to find apps, files, settings, and get help from the web.

2024 Apr 11

Share files in Windows

To share a file in File Explorer on Windows 11, select the file, then select Share on the ribbon. You can also right-click (or press and hold) on the file > Share in File Explorer or the Start menu. Then,

2025 Aug 28

Zip and unzip files

In Windows, you work with zipped files and folders in the same way that you work with uncompressed files and folders. Combine several files into a single zipped folder to more easily share a group of

2025 Jul 24

Search in Windows 11 File Explorer

The Search Box in File Explorer allows you to find and view all your files and folders in one place. As you type in the Search Box, Windows Search will automatically start a simple

2024 Sep 22