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Help, updates, statistics, and diagnostics

Find help, review the version/license, and gather a support report.

Before you start

Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.

Where to find it

Help menu.

Use it

  1. Choose Help Center, Tutorials, or Support.
  2. Use About MCast for application/legal information.
  3. Use Stats for live-session details.
  4. For a support report, choose Diagnostic Files > Export Diagnostic Report....
  5. Choose an export location and review the resulting file before sharing it.

Controls and additional tasks

Open Log Folder and Open Crash Reports Folder locate saved diagnostics. Settings controls detailed local logs, health snapshots, size/retention, Export Diagnostic Logs, and Clear Old Logs. Check for Updates opens update status; Microsoft Store manages Windows installation/update delivery. Mark as read, Check again, and Remind me tomorrow manage update notices.

Control reference

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Additional workflow details

Updates and release notes distinguishes Installed version from Latest release. About includes the official website and Third-Party Licenses. Review Application Stats for its live-session snapshot.

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