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.

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.

Select the Start button, then type control panel in the search box next to the Start button on the taskbar and select Control Panel (Desktop app) from the results. Search Control Panel for Recovery, and select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next . Choose the restore point related to the problematic app, driver, or update, and then select Next ...

Download the automated tool. In the lower-lower left corner right-click SetupProd_OffScrub.exe > Open. Select the version you want to uninstall, and then select Next. Follow through the remaining screens and when prompted, restart your computer. After you restart your computer, the uninstall tool automatically re-opens to complete the final ...

Select the Start button, then enter settings. Select Settings > System > Display . In Display settings, select Brightness , then set the Change brightness based on content drop-down as needed: Off: Adaptive brightness control will be turned off and screen brightness and contrast will not be adjusted. This can result in shorter battery life.

Sign in to Outlook on the web with your work or school account. Go to outlook.office.com. If you're not automatically signed in with your work or school account, follow the prompts to enter the email address and password for your work or school account. Follow any two-factor authentication prompts you may have previously set up for this account.

Step 1: Associate Visio with your account. To be able to install Visio a license must be associated with your Microsoft account or work or school account. Which account you use depends upon which version of Visio you have. Visio Professional (or Standard) Non-subscription version. Redeem a product key.

Sign in to Office.com and go to OneDrive. Select My Files. Choose where you want to upload a file or folder. Select Upload > Files or Folders. Find what you want to upload and select Open . Or, you can select files or folders on your computer and drag them into the OneDrive web browser window.

When you're ready, select Start , and open Settings . Then, under System , select Remote Desktop, set Remote Desktop to On, and then select Confirm. Make note of the name of this PC under PC name. You'll need this later. Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up: On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote ...

Download Microsoft Defender on your devices either by: Scanning the following QR code. Searching for Microsoft Defender in your app store. Sharing with your devices, the following link: Copy link. We encourage you to install Microsoft Defender on at least five devices per person. Important: This article is about the Microsoft Defender app that ...