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.

If you selected the Show icon on my profile check box but the icon still isn’t displaying, sign out of the device where you have the issue and then sign back in. On a PC, you may also be required to restart the app: Start Task Manager, choose the app that’s running (Game Bar or Xbox app), select End task, and then restart the app.

Turn your Windows PC into a mobile hotspot by sharing your internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi. You can share a Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data connection.

Summary. The first hours of a newly installed Windows deployment can leave the system vulnerable because of a Microsoft Defender protection gap.

Symptoms. When the operating system is in high-DPI mode, applications that use the Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) library of Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 may behave incorrectly.

Contact Microsoft Support. What's new. Surface Pro; Surface Laptop; Surface Laptop Studio 2

Connecting to the internet when you’re setting up your Windows 10 or 11 PC ensures you get the latest features and security updates. You’ll need an internet connection to finish setting up a device running Windows 10 Home or Windows 11 Home / Pro.

Review the warranty terms, check your warranty status, and learn about the protection plans for your Microsoft device or accessory.

Find out how to use Game Bar to capture game play, chat with friends, track achievements, and more.

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