Let's take a good look at the clues in this example that pretends to be a subscription confirmation to Norton LifeLock. 1. The sender address. The sender's email address is often the first clue that the message is a fake. In this example they haven't even tried to make it look real.

Report a scam. If you feel like you’ve been the target of a technical support scam, you can help Microsoft stop cybercriminals by reporting it. Learn more about avoiding technical support scams.

Blue Screen errors (also sometimes called black screen errors or STOP code errors) can occur if a serious problem causes Windows to shut down or restart unexpectedly. You might see a message that says, "Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer" or a similar message.

Possible causes. Make sure your PC, the external display, and the cable all support DisplayPort or MHL alternate modes. Make sure the device or dongle is connected directly to your PC. Make sure the device or dongle is connected to the USB-C port on your PC that supports the correct Alternate Mode.

Troubleshooting verification code issues. There are a number of possible explanations for why verification codes don't always arrive. Read through the list of the most common causes, and see if any of them apply to you, or use our troubleshooter to help guide you.

Turn alerts on or off. Select Settings. Select General, then Notifications. Under Notify me about, turn the toggle on or off for Mail, Calendar, or Documents. See an alert in a pop-up window on the bottom of Windows desktop when new email messages arrive in your Outlook Inbox.

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If you're having trouble launching Microsoft Store, here are some things to try: Reset the Microsoft Store cache: Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe , and then select OK.

Sign in to office.com. Select the app launcher icon , and then select OneDrive. Pick a file or folder by selecting the circle in the upper corner of the item, and then select a command at the top of the page. Upload files or folders to OneDrive. You can store over 300 types of files on OneDrive.

Fix graphics device problems with error code 43. This error occurs when your graphics device driver has notified Windows that the device isn’t working properly. This may mean that the device has a hardware problem, or that the driver or driver software is failing.