Learn how to change the video playback settings for apps that use the video platform that's built in to Windows.

You can close your Outlook.com account by closing your Microsoft account.

Notes: Some Media Feature Packs for early versions of Windows 10 are available for download at Media Feature Pack for N versions of Windows 10. For Windows 10, version 1909 and later, the Media Feature Pack is only available for download as an Optional Feature.

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For Windows 10. In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.. For Windows 8.1 / Windows RT 8.1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Search (or if you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search), enter Control Panel in the search box, and then tap or click Control Panel.

The Photos app in Windows 10 does the same things as Windows Photo Viewer did, and more.

If you forgot your work or school password, never got a password from your organization, or have been locked out of your account, you can use your security info and your mobile device to reset your work or school password.

Find app notifications from the taskbar in Windows 11, and in Windows 10, use quick actions to change settings quickly as well.

If you get an email about unusual activity on your Microsoft account, or if you’re worried that someone else might have used your account, go to the Recent activity page.You’ll see when your Microsoft account was signed in during the last 30 days, along with any device or app-specific info.

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