Stay protected with Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Tip: If you're a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscriber you get Microsoft Defender, our advanced security software for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, as part of your subscription.Learn more at Getting started with Microsoft Defender.
Remotely install and manage games | Xbox Support
When you’re away from your console or your Windows 10/11 device, you can still get ready to play your next Xbox console game. Use Xbox app on mobile or Xbox.com to remotely install games—so your games are ready when you are.
Examples of wildcard characters - Microsoft Support
Character. Description. Example * Matches any number of characters. You can use the asterisk (*) anywhere in a character string.wh* finds what, white, and why, but not awhile or watch. Matches a single alphabet in a specific position. b?ll finds ball, bell, and bill.. Matches characters within the brackets.
Applies To: Access for Microsoft 365, Access 2024, Access 2021, Access 2019, Access 2016
Learn about Microsoft Rewards - Microsoft Support
In order to obtain the details of your reward, please go to your Order History and scan through the list of your orders. Look for the reward in question and at the far-right, click the Order Details button to get your redemption code or link.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Install, manage, or uninstall apps in Microsoft Edge
Alternatively, you can install any website by going to the top corner of the browser and select Settings and more … > Apps > Install this site as an app. Once the application is installed, it will appear under edge://apps.
Applies To: Microsoft Edge
View hidden files and folders in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select the View tab and, in Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives and OK.
Windows Update Troubleshooter - Microsoft Support
Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.
Check your device performance and health in Windows Security
The Health report starts off by showing you the last time a Device Health scan was run. The time displayed should be basically the current time, as Windows Security tries to run a Device Health scan when you open the Device performance & health page.. Beyond the time of last scan you'll see the status of the key areas that Device Health monitors:
Reactivating Windows after a hardware change - Microsoft Support
In Windows 11, it is essential that you link your Microsoft account with the Windows 11 digital license on your device. Linking your Microsoft account with your digital license allows you to reactivate Windows using the Activation troubleshooter whenever you make a significant hardware change.
How to use the taskbar in Windows - Microsoft Support
These are the buttons and bars that sit right next to your Start button and cannot be moved.. Search on the taskbar can be set in four ways: either to Search box, which includes a full text box to enter your search (or your Bing Chat prompt; see Using the new Bing on the Windows taskbar for more) into plus additional search highlights, Search icon and label (displaying as a search icon and ...