Learn how to tell if your Office software is genuine. To help determine if your Microsoft software is genuine, go to our How to Tell site for more information. Here you'll learn about authentic packaging, including what to look for with product key labels, and Certificate of Authenticity (COA), how to report counterfeit software, and find out what your shopping and licensing options are.

The health report starts off by showing you the last time a health scan was run. The time displayed should be the current time, since Windows Security runs a scan when you open the Device performance & health page.. The health report covers the following areas:

Note: The TEXT function converts numbers to text, which may make it difficult to reference in later calculations.It’s best to keep your original value in one cell, and then use the TEXT function in another cell. Then, if you need to build other formulas, always reference the original value and not the TEXT function result.

Verification codes. No. The codes don't require you to be on the internet or connected to data, so you don't need phone service to sign in. Additionally, because the app stops running as soon as you close it, it won't drain your battery.

We’re making some changes to Windows and Microsoft 365 that will impact Cortana users. Cortana voice assistance in Windows as a standalone app was retired in the spring of 2023.

On a PC running Windows 10, select Start > File Explorer, or select File Explorer from the taskbar.. Press and hold (or right-click) the MP4 file you want to play, select Open with, and then choose your preferred file player from the list of applications.

Stay connected to friends across your social networks while gaming on a Windows device. Link your favorites such as Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, and more.

@mention a tag in a channel. In a channel conversation, simply @mention a tag (type @ and the tag name) in your message and select the tag from the list.The tag will appear just like any @mention, and the people associated with the tag will be notified.

Important: If you're using Chrome or Edge, the browser may prioritize using a passkey stored on a mobile device over a passkey stored on a security key. Beginning with Windows 11 version 23H2, the operating system prompts you during sign-in. Below More choices, select Security key, then Next. On earlier versions of Windows, the browser may show the QR screen to continue with using a passkey ...

Acceso rápido. A partir de Windows 11, versión 22H2, las carpetas conocidas de Windows (Escritorio, Documentos, Descargas, Imágenes, Música y Vídeos) están disponibles de forma predeterminada como carpetas ancladas en Acceso rápido, tanto en Explorador de archivos Inicio como en el panel de navegación izquierdo.Estas carpetas predeterminadas ya no se muestran en Este equipo para ...