Automatically fix Windows security issues - Microsoft Support
Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair Windows security problems by turning on UAC, DEP protection, Windows Firewall, and other Windows security options and features.
Protect yourself from tech support scams - Microsoft Support
The classic cold-call scam. The scammers call you and claim to be from the tech support team of Microsoft or another company. They offer to help solve your computer "problems".
KB4023057: Update Health Tools—Windows Update Service components
Important: If your device is out of support, it is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft and may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.Therefore, we strongly recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows. Each version of Windows is supported for 18 months.
Add, change, or remove error bars in a chart - Microsoft Support
On the Chart Design tab, click Add Chart Element, point to Up/Down Bars, and then click Up/down Bars.. Depending on the chart type, some options may not be available.
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Excel 2021 for Mac, Word 2021 for Mac, PowerPoint 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Excel 2019 for Mac, Word 2019 for Mac, PowerPoint 2019 for Mac, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016
Keeping leading zeros and large numbers - Microsoft Support
Keeping leading zeros and large numbers in Excel. Use a custom format to keep the leading zeros. If you want to resolve the issue just within the workbook because it's not used by other programs as a data source, you can use a custom or a special format to keep the leading zeros.
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, Excel 2013
Account has been locked - Microsoft Support
Why accounts are locked and disabled. Microsoft accounts are usually locked if the account holder has violated our Microsoft Services Agreement.Here are some common reasons why accounts are locked, though not all account locks occur for these reasons:
Getting started with Microsoft Family Safety - Microsoft Support
A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, Xbox, or mobile devices. Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules.
Applies To: Microsoft Family Safety
Find and lock a lost Windows device - Microsoft Support
Turn on Find my device. When you set up a new device, you can decide whether to turn on or turn off the Find my device setting. If you turned it off during setup and now want to turn it on, make sure your Windows device is connected to the internet, has enough battery power so it can send its location, and that you're signed in to the device using your Microsoft account.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
How to investigate a billing charge from Microsoft
Tip: If you believe someone has acquired your payment info, contact your bank or your payment provider to prevent more charges. Tell them your credit card has been stolen or compromised - If you only dispute the charges, there's nothing to prevent the fraudulent charges from happening again.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Common problems with two-step verification for a work or school account ...
Ensure these modes create an alert that is visible on your device. Make sure you have a device signal and Internet connection. Make sure your phone calls and text messages are getting through to your mobile device.