Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security
Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & threat protection, and under Virus & threat protection settings select Manage settings.
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Check the recent sign-in activity for your Microsoft account
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.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed ...
Note: Use these steps for Windows programs.If you're having problems with an app you got from Microsoft Store, go to Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store.
Unlink and re-link OneDrive - Microsoft Support
Unlinking and re-linking your computer to OneDrive can help solve some sync problems. You can also use these same steps to move your OneDrive to a new location, such as an external disk drive.
Applies To:
OneDrive for Business, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Unlicensed Product and activation errors in Office
Tip: In Windows 7, you can synchronize your computer clock with an Internet time server to keep the computer clock up to date.To do this, select the date or time in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen, and then select Change date and time settings.Select the Internet Time tab, select Change settings, select Synchronize with an Internet time server, and then select Update now.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, InfoPath 2013
Add a Gmail account to Outlook for Windows - Microsoft Support
If you need instructions for adding an email account using advanced settings, go to Use advanced setup to add a POP or IMAP email account in Outlook for PC. Outlook won't accept my password. If Outlook won’t accept your password and you know you’re using the right password for your Gmail account, you might have an older version of Outlook that doesn't currently support this faster Gmail ...
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, New Outlook for Windows
How to update Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Windows Update downloads updates for Windows Security automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from attacks.
Create a presentation in PowerPoint - Microsoft Support
Training: Watch and learn how to create a PowerPoint presentation, add/format text, and add pictures, shapes, and/or charts.
Applies To:
PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint 2021, PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint 2016
Download Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
To install Authenticator on your iOS device. Scan the QR code. or download and install Authenticator from the Apple app store. Get the app