
Add a hardware device to a Windows device - Microsoft Support
Windows normally finds hardware devices automatically when they're plugged into the Windows device and the hardware device is turned on. If the hardware device isn't found automatically, …
Automatically get recommended and updated hardware drivers
Use Windows Update to automatically get updated and recommended drivers for hardware devices on a Windows device.
Add or install a printer in Windows - Microsoft Support
A Find drivers button might appear next to the printer after it's installed. The printer should work, but it might have reduced functionality until a full set of drivers is installed.
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
If you can’t find the BitLocker recovery key and are unable to undo any changes that caused it to be needed, you’ll have to reset your device using one of the Windows recovery options.
Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows - Microsoft …
Driver updates for most hardware devices in Windows are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update. Windows Update updates drivers for various hardware including …
Check if a device meets Windows 11 system requirements after …
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 …
Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
Windows will try to reinstall the driver. If Windows doesn't reinstall the driver automatically, open Device Manager and select Action > Scan for hardware changes. Note: You may need to …
Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows - Microsoft Support
Before starting, make sure that the Windows 10 device supports Bluetooth. For more info on how to check, see Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows 10. For help with adding non-Bluetooth …
Use a troubleshooter with Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Find troubleshooters Select the type of troubleshooting you want to do, then select Run the troubleshooter. Allow the troubleshooter to run and then answer any questions on the …
Windows Update Troubleshooter - Microsoft Support
Next, check for new updates. Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates and then install any available updates. If the problems aren't all resolved, try running the …