If you get an email about unusual activity on your Microsoft account, or if you’re worried that someone else might have used your account, go to the Recent activity page. You’ll see when your Microsoft account was signed in during the last 30 days, along with any device or app-specific info.

How to open PC Health Check. In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to search for “PC Health Check,” then select it from the list of results. If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version.

Troubleshooting verification code issues. Avoid and report Microsoft technical support scams. Learn how to unlock your Microsoft account and resolve 'account has been locked' error message.

You can link your social media account in one of two ways: Use the Xbox mobile app to scan the QR code. Select the Link option which will launch the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, or other social media account.

Change your gamerpic. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. Go to Profile & system, select your profile, and then select My profile. Select Customize profile > Change gamerpic. Choose your gamerpic from the selection shown, or select either Take a picture of my avatar or Upload a custom image.

Activity history helps keep track of the things you do on your device, such as the apps and services you use, the files you open, and the websites you browse. Your activity history is stored locally on your device. You can manage activity history settings to choose what to store.

Protect your Android, iPhone, Mac, and Windows devices from threats by installing Microsoft Defender. Download Microsoft Defender on your devices either by: Scanning the following QR code. Searching for Microsoft Defender in your app store. Sharing with your devices, the following link: Copy link.

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Change privacy settings in Windows. Choose how much information you want to share with Microsoft by changing your privacy settings. To do this, select Start , then open Settings , and select Privacy & security . You'll see a list of general privacy options.

Edit photos and videos in Windows. Whether you like to apply changes that affect your photo's quality, feel, and look—or you want to add information on top of your photos, the Microsoft Photos app in Windows gives you all kinds of options for getting your photos and videos looking their best.