Learn how to tell if your Office software is genuine. To help determine if your Microsoft software is genuine, go to our How to Tell site for more information. Here you'll learn about authentic packaging, including what to look for with product key labels, and Certificate of Authenticity (COA), how to report counterfeit software, and find out what your shopping and licensing options are.

A computer virus is a small software program that spreads from one computer to another and interferes with computer operation. A computer virus might corrupt or delete data on a computer, use an email program to spread the virus to other computers, or even delete everything on the hard disk.

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.

For info on how to properly care for the power cord and power supply, see Clean and care for your Surface.. Safety and regulatory information. To view the safety and regulatory information for Surface and Surface power supplies, including shipping information and AC power cord safety, see Product safety warnings and instructions.. Where to find a power supply

The new Microsoft Edge is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features, it's the only browser you'll ever need.

Note: If you don’t want to start your Surface from your USB drive, make sure the drive isn't inserted in the USB port on your Surface when you start it.

If you open a page written in a different language than your preferred languages in settings, Microsoft Edge will automatically prompt you to translate it. The Translate icon appears in the address bar when you go to a web page that’s written in a foreign language. A language is considered foreign to you if it's not included in your Preferred languages list in Settings.

Note: If you receive a prompt asking whether to allow the app to access your camera (iOS) or to allow the app to take pictures and record video (Android). select Allow so the authenticator app can access your camera to take a picture of the QR code in the next step.If you don't allow the camera, you can still set up the authenticator app as described in Manually add an account to the app.

Note: For info on how to move files to a new PC without needing a storage device, see Move files to a new Windows PC using OneDrive.OneDrive can securely store your files, so they’re backed up and protected in the cloud and accessible from any device—including your new PC.

Starting July 14, 2023: Existing Primary and Secondary members will be emailed details describing this change.; Starting July 17, 2023: Primary account holders will no longer be able to add new members to their shared membership.; August 15, 2023: Existing memberships will end and Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family will no longer be available.; Starting August 15, 2023: We’ll be sending Xbox ...