Find and lock a lost Windows device - Microsoft Support
Turn on Find my device. When you set up a new device, you can decide whether to turn on or turn off the Find my device setting. If you turned it off during setup and now want to turn it on, make sure your Windows device is connected to the internet, has enough battery power so it can send its location, and that you're signed in to the device using your Microsoft account.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Manage background activity for apps in Windows
On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background.Here’s a summary of each option: Always.The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it.
Enforcements | Xbox Support
Find out how to submit a case review and learn more about your Xbox enforcements.
How to troubleshoot Windows Installer errors - Microsoft Support
Resolution. To fix this problem automatically, run the "Fix problems that programs cannot be installed or uninstalled" troubleshooter to repair issues that block program installation or removal because of corrupted registry keys.Important To perform many of the methods and steps in this article, you must be logged on to your computer as an administrator.
How to open MSConfig in Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
Learn how to open MSConfig in Windows 10 using the taskbar search bar and access system configuration.
Options for using Windows 11 with Mac® computers with Apple® M1®, M2 ...
32-bit Arm apps available from the Store in Windows are not supported by Mac computers with M1, M2, and M3 chips. 32-bit Arm apps are in the process of being deprecated for all Arm versions of Windows.
How to go passwordless with your Microsoft account
Going passwordless refers to removing your password and using a passwordless method to sign in instead. Passwordless solutions such as Windows Hello, the Microsoft Authenticator app, SMS or Email codes, and physical security keys provide a more secure and convenient sign-in method. While passwords can be guessed, stolen, or phished, only you can provide fingerprint authentication, or provide ...
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
KB4023057: Update Health Tools—Windows Update Service components
Important: If your device is out of support, it is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft and may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.Therefore, we strongly recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows. Each version of Windows is supported for 18 months.
Import Gmail to Outlook - Microsoft Support
Step 1: Prepare Gmail for connecting to Outlook. Before you connect your Gmail account and Outlook, you need to prepare your Gmail account: turn on 2-step verification for Gmail and then create an app password that Outlook/Microsoft 365 will use with your Gmail address to make the connection.. Step 2: Add your Gmail account to Outlook
Applies To: Outlook 2016, Outlook 2013, Outlook Web App for Office 365, Outlook on the web, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016, Outlook Web App
Use Cocreator in Paint - Microsoft Support
Sign-in requirement This feature makes use of the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to generate images locally on your computer. There are no restrictions on how many images you can generate. However, to use Cocreator, you need to sign in with your Microsoft account and be connected to the internet to access cloud services that ensure safe use of AI. ...