Create a recovery drive - Microsoft Support
Note: Recovery drives created and used on machines with the April 9, 2024 security update and the revocation policy applied may be impacted.For more, see KB5025885: How to manage the Windows Boot Manager revocations for Secure Boot changes associated with CVE-2023-24932.
Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade - Microsoft Support
If you're running Windows 8.1 or earlier, or if your PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11, consider moving to a new Windows 11 device. Find a PC that meets your needs. Set up your Microsoft account to transfer files and favorites. One account connects your device across Microsoft apps and services like Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Edge, and Microsoft Store.
Change your desktop background image - Microsoft Support
In the list next to Personalize your background, select Picture, Solid color, Slideshow, or Windows Spotlight (to see a new image from around the world every day).
Use the Office offline installer - Microsoft Support
Step 2. Install Office. Select the Microsoft 365 folder from the virtual drive and then double-click either the Setup32.exe to install the 32-bit version of Microsoft 365, or Setup64.exe to install the 64-bit version to begin the offline installation. If you're not sure which version is right for you, see Choose the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office. ...
Applies To:
Office 2021, Office 2019, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise admin
Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security
Switch Real-time protection to Off.Note that scheduled scans will continue to run. However, files that are downloaded or installed will not be scanned until the next scheduled scan.
Install Office updates - Microsoft Support
On a Mac? See Check for Office for Mac updates automatically.. Click here for the Latest updates for versions of Office that use Windows Installer (MSI).. Choose your version of Office. If you're not sure what version of Office you have, see What version of Office am I using?. Not sure which type of install you have?
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, InfoPath 2013, InfoPath Filler 2013
Defragment your Windows 10 PC - Microsoft Support
Optimizing your drives can help your PC run smoother and boot up faster. To optimize them: Select the search bar on the taskbar and enter defrag.
Installing Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
When you first sign into Microsoft Defender on Android, we'll walk you through a few easy steps that start with setting up web protection.During this process, we'll ask you to give Defender permission to do two things: run in the background and use the Accessibility Service.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on iOS, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Where to enter your Office product key - Microsoft Support
These steps apply only to Office Professional Plus, Visio Professional, or Project Professional. Step 1: Start an Office app, like Word, Project, or Visio, depending on your purchase.. Step 2: In the Sign in to set up Office window, select I don't want to sign in or create an account (it's a small link at the bottom of the window).. Step 3: Enter your Office product key, without hyphens.
Applies To:
Office 2021, Office 2021 for Mac, Office 2019, Office 2019 for Mac, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business
Set up dual monitors on Windows - Microsoft Support
Under System , select Display .Your PC should automatically detect your monitors and show your desktop. If you don't see the monitors, select Multiple displays , then Detect.