If you trust a file, file type, folder, or a process that Windows Security has detected as malicious, you can stop Windows Security from alerting you or blocking the program by adding the file to the exclusions list.

Introducing Microsoft Phone Link Our evolution of the former Your Phone app brings a new name to the user experience. With the new Phone Link on your Windows PC and the new Link to Windows app on your Android device, accessing your mobile apps and content has never been easier!

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Windows Security provides built-in security options to help protect your device from malicious software attacks. To access the features described below, tap the Windows Start button, type windows security, select it from the results, and then select Device security.

If you want to give access to desktop apps, make sure that Let desktop apps access your microphone is turned on.You can't turn off microphone access for individual apps. Others can't hear me. Try the following solutions:

Learn about cloud gaming on Xbox using your Android, iOS, or Windows device.

Xbox Cloud Gaming is our technology that allows you to play more than 100 console games on the devices you already have with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a compatible controller.

Game Bar is built into Windows 11 so you can capture videos and screenshots while playing PC games. While you're playing a game, press the Windows logo key + G on your keyboard to open Game Bar. If you have an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller plugged in to your PC, press the Xbox button. If necessary, select the Capture icon to open the Capture widget.

If you bought a physical item from the Microsoft Store, and we're shipping it to you, you can check the status on the order history page.If the status of your order is Shipped, check for a Track Shipping link below the status.Pending orders may require updated information or change of payment method. Recent purchases may not have a status right away.

Learn how to open and run DxDiag.exe on Windows to collect device information and troubleshoot DirectX sound and video issues.