On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background.Here’s a summary of each option: Always: The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it. However, it might use more power as a result.

Microsoft support is here to help you with Microsoft products. Find how-to articles, videos, and training for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Windows, Surface, and more.

Microsoft Edge is your AI-powered browser. With Copilot in Microsoft Edge, you can get answers to your questions without leaving the tab or window that you're already in. Ask Copilot to help you make decisions, research topics, or summarize web pages or PDFs to find exactly what you're seeking.

Outlook.com support categories. Email | Calendar | People & Contacts | Files & attachments | To Do | Premium | Account | Troubleshoot. Trending topics in Outlook.com. To change your Mail settings so your inbox looks and behaves the way you want it to, see Personalize your new Mail experience in Outlook.com.Also check out the Outlook.com Community forum.

Learn how to access Microsoft Store on Windows by selecting the icon on the taskbar or using the search box.

When you install Skype for Business, you need to choose between a 32-bit version installer and a 64-bit version installer. Use the 32-bit installer if you’re using a 32-bit version of Windows and the 64-bit installer with a 64-bit version of Windows.

Find out how to use Game Bar to capture game play, chat with friends, track achievements, and more.

Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.

Note: Microsoft is updating the way we ask for permission to use your voice data to improve Microsoft products that use our speech recognition technology.This may impact the data you see on your privacy dashboard. To learn more about these changes, see How does Microsoft protect my privacy while improving its speech recognition technology?

Reinstall OneDrive for Windows. The OneDrive app comes with some versions of Windows 10 and 11. Select the Start button, type Programs in the search box, and then select Add or remove programs.