Explains how to back up the registry for restoration in case it gets corrupted in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7.

The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account). The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends.

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Learn more about update KB4534310, including improvements and fixes, any known issues, and how to get the update.

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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 ...

Windows 11, version 22H2; July 25, 2024—KB5040527 (OS Builds 22621.3958 and 22631.3958) Preview; July 9, 2024—KB5040442 (OS Builds 22621.3880 and 22631.3880)

Summary. This security update makes improvements to Secure Boot DBX for the supported Windows versions listed in the "Applies to" section. Key changes include the following:

Learn how to create, join, and use a homegroup, and how to change homegroup settings.