Windows 7 support ended on January 14, 2020
The Windows 10 free upgrade offer ended on July 29, 2016. To upgrade to Windows 10, you will need to have a compatible PC and purchase a full version of the software.We recommend that you don’t install Windows 10 on an older device, as some Windows 7 devices are not compatible with Windows 10 or could experience reduced feature availability.
Troubleshoot issues with the Xbox app for Windows
Press the Start button on the taskbar, type settings, and then select Settings.; On Windows 10, select Update & Security.On Windows 11, select Windows Update.; On the Windows Update page, select Check for updates to see if any updates are available for your device.; Once the updates have downloaded, select Install now to start the installation.; Following installation, we recommend that you ...
Deprecation of Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) and MSDT ...
Devices running Windows 11 version 22H2 and older. If you're running Windows 11 version 22H2 and older, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 or any other earlier OS version, your device will not be affected by the MSDT Troubleshooter retirement.
Automatically diagnose and fix problems with Windows Firewall
In the File Download dialog box, click Run or Open, and then follow the steps in the Windows Firewall Troubleshooter.
Troubleshoot your Xbox network connection | Xbox Support
Unplug the network cable from the back of your console. Inspect the cable’s connector and the Xbox console’s socket to make sure that they are clean and free of debris.
Manage Xbox online safety and privacy settings | Xbox Support
Learn how to manage the online safety and privacy settings on the Xbox console for you and every member of your family group.
How home Xbox and game sharing work | Xbox Support
If you want to make a different console your home Xbox: Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.; Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization, and then select My home Xbox.; Do either of the following to change the status of your console: To make this your home Xbox, select Make this my home Xbox.; To remove this console as your home Xbox, select Make this ...
Back up account credentials in Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator backs up your account credentials and related app settings, such as the order of your accounts, to the cloud. You can then use the app to recover your information on a new device, potentially avoiding getting locked out or having to recreate accounts.
KB5004442Manage changes for Windows DCOM Server Security Feature ...
Summary. The Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) Remote Protocol is a protocol for exposing application objects using remote procedure calls (RPCs).DCOM is used for communication between the software components of networked devices. Hardening changes in DCOM were required for CVE-2021-26414.Therefore, we recommended that you verify if client or server applications in your environment ...
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