When you get a new device and start up Windows 10 for the first time, the antivirus protection that comes installed with the device is your default security app.

Open and run DxDiag.exe. This tool is used to collect info about devices to help troubleshoot problems with DirectX sound and video. A support person might ask for this info, or you might post it in a forum when you ask for help. In Windows, select Start and enter dxdiag into the search box on the taskbar. Select dxdiag from the results. In the ...

On Windows, Mac, and Android Microsoft Defender can check files or apps you download and install, as well as run scans of files already on your system to spot any malware that may threaten your device. To learn more about anti-malware see Getting started with anti-malware in Microsoft Defender. Tip: Stay up-to-date and install the latest ...

From the Start menu, select new Outlook for Windows. Select the arrow to expand the list option in Start. Select Uninstall to begin the uninstall process. To reinstall new Outlook: Open classic Outlook for Windows. In the top corner, you'll see a toggle to Try the new Outlook . Select this toggle to download the new app and you will switch to ...

Select Install apps. Follow the instructions in the browser to download the installer and start your installation. Tip. As your apps are installing you might see the User Account Control prompt pop up and ask Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? Select Yes. Close the installer window after it's finished.

Create Windows 11 installation media. On the Windows 11 software download page , select Create tool now and follow the instructions to install Windows 11. Warning: Microsoft recommends against installing Windows 11 on a device that does not meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements.

From the Microsoft Defender dashboard. Select Device details. Select Manage in Windows Security. Select Quick scan. Tips: If you want a deeper scan, instead of selecting Quick scan in step 3, select Scan options and choose the type of scan you want. For the most complete scan, run Microsoft Defender Offline. For more about that see Help protect ...

Ink equations. Including math equations has gotten much easier. Now, you can go to Insert > Equation > Ink Equation, any time you want to include a complex math equation in your workbook.If you have a touch device, you can use your finger or a touch stylus to write math equations by hand, and Excel will convert it to text.

In the left pane, click Check for updates.If there are any available updates, click the links to see more information about each update. Windows Update tells you if an update is important, recommended, or optional.

To make a call on your PC: Open the Phone Link and select Calls. In the Search your contacts box, search for a contact name or number. Alternately, you can directly enter a phone number on the dial pad. Select the Dial icon to start your call. If you don't have Bluetooth available on your device (or if it's been turned off), you won't be able ...