Turn on device encryption. Sign in to Windows with an administrator account (you may have to sign out and back in to switch accounts). For more info, see Create a local or administrator account in Windows. Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Device encryption.

Desktop apps might not appear in the list of apps available on the Camera settings page and might still be able to access your camera or microphone even when these settings are turned off. Learn more. Learn how to give your Windows 10 PC permission to access your camera.

You can customize the filter to block or allow senders or different message types. When you no longer want to see messages from someone, you can block a sender. Right-click a message from the sender you want to block, and then click Junk > Block Sender.

How to redeem a code on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Store. Press the View button to open the side menu, and then select Redeem. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.

Restart (reboot) your PC. Go to Start , select the Power button, and then select Restart . Was this information helpful? Select the Start button, then Power > Restart.

Internet Explorer will open and you can find out which add-ons were causing issues. To manage add-ons in Internet Explorer, see Manage add-ons in Internet Explorer 11. Learn how to change Internet Explorer settings, or reset browser settings when there's a problem.

If you run into problems downloading, installing, or updating the new Microsoft Edge , here are a few things you can try. The tips are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if it doesn’t. 1. Check your operating system.

Cortana voice assistance in Windows as a standalone app was retired in the spring of 2023. Additionally, Cortana in Teams mobile, Microsoft Teams display, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Outlook mobile, and Microsoft 365 mobile was retired in the fall of 2023.

Cancel Microsoft 365 with the help of a support advocate. If you're thinking of cancelling a Microsoft 365 subscription or need help switching to another plan that better meets your needs, support agents are available to help. Request a call back.

The update history page will provide you with the build numbers for 22H2 and 23H2. This will make it easier for support to assist you if you encounter issues. This new update will be cumulative with all the newly announced features including Copilot in Windows (in preview) plus additional changes.