Microsoft generally releases the MSRT on a monthly cadence as part of Windows Update or as a standalone tool. (For exceptions, see Skipped releases.)Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families).For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Check the device. If the device doesn't appear to work at all (no lights appear on the device when it’s plugged in, or the cursor doesn't move or doesn't appear on the screen), connect the device to another PC and make sure the device works on that PC.

With PowerPoint for the web you create presentations right in your browser. Create and save your presentations in your OneDrive, and edit and share them online.

Looking for a long-lost app or program? There are several ways you can find what you need. Select Start , and then scroll through the alphabetical list on the left (if your Start screen is set to show as full screen, select All apps, and then scroll through the list).

Dynamic lock is a security feature that automatically locks your device when you are not around. It uses Bluetooth to pair with a phone, and locks the device when the Bluetooth signal drops below a certain level, indicating that you are no longer near your device.

Choose Open all, or Open all in new window, or Open all in new InPrivate window.

Organize your ideas. Collections help you keep track of your ideas on the web - shopping, planning a trip, research, or just want to pick up where you left off.

Get from External Data Source. Get from Data Model. Use this option if your workbook contains a Data Model, and you want to create a PivotTable from multiple tables, enhance the PivotTable with custom measures, or are working with very large datasets.. Get from Power BI. Use this option if your organization uses Power BI and you want to discover and connect to endorsed cloud datasets you have ...

To find touchpad devices, select Human Interface Devices or Mice and other pointing devices, then right-click the device you'd like to update.

Use the Windows Quick Assist app to get help with a computer problem from family or friends or help them out. Quick Assist uses a remote connection, so remember to only use it with people you trust, since they can see your computer screen or control your PC (if you allow it).