Change desktop background and colors. You can choose your desktop background or change the accent color for Start, the taskbar, and other items. Any time you want to, you can go to Settings to customize what displays for you. Select Start > Settings > Personalization. The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them.

Windows 11 automatically downloads and installs updates to make sure your device is secure and up to date. This means you receive the latest fixes and security updates, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. To check for updates manually, select Start > Settings > Windows Update . Check for updates.

Open your Windows Security settings. Select Virus & threat protection > Protection history. The Microsoft Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware. Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.

To set your home Xbox: Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Go to Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization > My home Xbox. Select Make this my home Xbox to designate the console as your home Xbox. For more info, go to: How home Xbox and game sharing work.

These Digital Game Purchase Refund Terms cover Microsoft Store’s digital game offers, Xbox apps (excluding movies and tv apps), digital gaming bundle offers, and digital durable and consumable gaming offers, such as game season passes, virtual currency, and microtransactions, whether made available through the Xbox console device or on your PC (collectively “Digital Game Products”) only.

If you were previously an Xbox Live Gold member, your membership automatically transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core, giving you access to a new catalog of high-quality games at no additional cost. Your access to online console multiplayer and Free Play Days remains unchanged. Xbox One titles claimed through Games with Gold will continue to be ...

Windows 11 Windows 10. Turn on your TV or projector. If you're using a Miracast dongle or adapter, make sure it's plugged in to the display. On your PC, make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. On right side of the taskbar, select the Network icon > Cast > pick your display or adapter. Follow any additional instructions on the screen. Otherwise, you're done.

Xbox Supported Countries/Regions. To play games on your Xbox console with cloud gaming: Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select My games & apps > See all. Choose Full library > Xbox Game Pass. Select a game with the cloud icon on it. Video instructions.

Select Start and type "Windows Security" to search for that app. Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & threat protection, and under Virus & threat protection settings select Manage settings. Switch Real-time protection to Off. Note that scheduled scans will continue to run. However, files that are downloaded or ...

A thorough investigation is performed before any action is taken. When Xbox has determined that someone has engaged in account theft, the offending player receives a permanent ban from the Xbox network. Repeat or egregious violations may lead to additional action, such as prohibiting a device from accessing Xbox services.