Paste: Ctrl + V. Maximize Window: F11 or Windows logo key + Up arrow. Open Task View: Windows logo key + Tab. Display and hide the desktop: Windows logo key + D. Switch between open apps: Alt + Tab. Open the Quick Link menu: Windows logo key + X. Lock your PC: Windows logo key + L. Depending on your hardware, you can use Windows logo key ...

Select Start > Settings > System > Activation . Select Change product key, and then enter the 25-character product key. Open Activation settings. If you've made a major change to your device's hardware, such as a motherboard replacement, run the Windows Activation troubleshooter located on the activation settings page.

See and manage your OneDrive files. You're all set. Your OneDrive files will appear in File Explorer in the OneDrive folder. If you use more than one account, your personal files appear under OneDrive – Personal and your work or school files appear under OneDrive - CompanyName.. You now have a new white or blue cloud icon (or both) in your notification area and your files are synced to your ...

Select Start > Settings > Network & internet, then turn on Wi-Fi. Next, select More options ( >) next to Wi-Fi, then select Show available networks. If a network you expect to see appears in the list, select it, then select Connect . Open Wi-Fi settings. See if you can use the Wi-Fi network to get to websites from a different device.

To create the installation media, here's what you'll need: A PC with a reliable internet connection. The download time will vary, depending on your internet connection. A USB flash drive, external hard drive, or DVD. A blank USB flash drive or external hard drive with at least 8 GB of space, or a blank DVD (and DVD burner).

Why accounts are locked and disabled. Microsoft accounts are usually locked if the account holder has violated our Microsoft Services Agreement.Here are some common reasons why accounts are locked, though not all account locks occur for these reasons:

Select Start and type "Windows Security" to search for that app. Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & threat protection, and under Virus & threat protection settings select Manage settings. Switch Real-time protection to Off. Note that scheduled scans will continue to run. However, files that are downloaded or ...

To unblock your account, you'll need to reset your password. Unblock your account. Enter the email address of the blocked account, then enter the characters you see on your screen and select Next. Enter the code generated by your authenticator app or select Use a different verification option to get a text message. Notes:

Windows Security provides built-in security options to help protect your device from malicious software attacks. To access the features described below, tap the Windows Start button, type windows security, select it from the results, and then select Device security. Notes: What you actually see on the Device security page may vary depending ...

An external storage device with 10GB or more of free space, depending on how much additional space you need. An internet connection. Here's how to do it: Select Start > Settings > Windows Update . From the Windows Update page, select Fix issues. This opens the Windows update tool that lets you update your PC using an external storage device.