If you're moving from a Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 PC to a new Windows device, you'll find that the best way to get apps and games is through Microsoft Store.

1. Sign in with your Microsoft account. You will be prompted to Sign in with Microsoft account. If you have an existing Microsoft account on your mobile device then you will be asked to confirm your account, then click Continue.. If you don't have an existing Microsoft account on your mobile device then you will be asked to sign into your account or create a new one, then click Continue.

Here's more info on what permissions allow an app to do: Access all your files, peripheral devices, apps, programs, and registry: The app has the ability to read or write to all your files (including documents, pictures, and music) and registry settings, which allows the app to make changes to your computer and settings. It can use any peripheral devices that are either attached or part of ...

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Advanced settings - This will open the classic Windows Defender Firewall tool which lets you create inbound or outbound rules, connection security rules, and see monitoring logs for the firewall. Most people won't want to dig into it that deeply; adding, changing, or deleting rules incorrectly can cause your system to be more vulnerable or can cause some apps not to work.

Note: If you signed in with a Microsoft account such as an Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account instead of your work or school account, sign out, and then sign in again using the correct account. Not sure which account you're signed in with? Select Account manager in the Outlook navigation header. If you're not signed in with the account you want, select Sign out and start the ...

Turn your PC off completely. To shut down, select Start and then select Power > Shut down.. Sleep. Sleep uses very little power, your PC starts up faster, and you’re instantly back to where you left off.

Press this key. To do this. Command + Shift + B. Show or hide the favorites bar. Command + Shift + C . Open Developer tools. Command + D. Save your current tab as a favorite. Command + Shift + D. Save all open tabs as favorites in a new folder

Repair programs in Control Panel. Select the Advanced options link under the name of the app (some apps don't have this option). On the page that opens, select Repair if it's available.If it isn't available or doesn't fix the problem, select Reset.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs.