Cipher.exe Security Tool for the Encrypting File System
Summary. Cipher.exe is a command-line tool (included with Windows 2000) that you can use to manage encrypted data by using the Encrypting File System (EFS). As of June 2001, Microsoft has developed an improved version of the Cipher.exe tool that provides the ability to permanently overwrite (or "wipe") all of the deleted data on a hard disk.
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Headers and footers in a worksheet - Microsoft Support
Add or change headers or footers in Page Layout view. Select the worksheet where you want to add or change headers or footers. Go to Insert > Header & Footer. Excel displays the worksheet in Page Layout view. To add or edit a header or footer, select the left, center, or right header or footer text box at the top or the bottom of the worksheet ...
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, Excel 2019, Excel 2016
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
Windows Android Mac. 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.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Recover your Word files and documents - Microsoft Support
Closing recovered files. If you click Close without reviewing all recovered files, you'll see an option to view them again later. The next time you open the application you'll have the option to save or remove those autorecover files. Yes, I want to view these files later (safest option)- Select this option if you are not sure whether you need the data in the recovered versions of the files.
Applies To:
Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word 2021, Word 2021 for Mac, Word 2019, Word 2019 for Mac, Word 2016
Create a recovery drive - Microsoft Support
It's a good idea to create a recovery drive. That way, if your PC ever experiences a major issue such as hardware failure, you'll be able to use the recovery drive to reinstall Windows 11.
Description of Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) Tool
To open the command prompt, type cmd in the Search box. Then right-click Command Prompt in the search results and select Run as administrator . You can perform the following tasks using the MSINFO32 command-line tool switches: Create .nfo or .txt files that contain your system information. Start System Information connected to a remote computer.
Turn Windows Security on or off - Microsoft Support
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.
Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade - Microsoft Support
To check if Windows 11 is ready for your device, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates. If the upgrade is available for your device and you want to proceed, download and install it. Note: Downloading and installing Windows 11 will most likely take longer than a typical Windows 10 feature update.
Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software ...
Microsoft generally releases the MSRT on a monthly cadence as part of Windows Update or as a standalone tool. (For exceptions, see Skipped releases.)Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families).For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.