App permissions - Microsoft Support
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 ...
What's the difference between Microsoft 365 and Office 2021?
Microsoft 365 is a subscription service that makes sure you always have the most up-to-date modern productivity tools from Microsoft. There are Microsoft 365 plans for home and personal use, as well as for small and midsized businesses, large enterprises, schools, and non-profits.
Applies To:
Office 2021, Office 2021 for Mac, Office 2019, Office 2019 for Mac, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin
How to check if your email address is a Microsoft account
If you don't have a Microsoft account, or you want to create a new one, you can follow these steps: Go to the Microsoft account sign-up page and click on Create account. Enter your preferred email address, or click on Get a new email address to get a new one from Microsoft. You can choose from @outlook.com or @hotmail.com domains.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Introducing Microsoft Phone Link and Link to Windows
We want to hear from you! Please continue to share your feedback with us — either in the Google Play Store, directly in the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps, or at the bottom of this article.
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
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. For more about that see Help protect my PC with Microsoft Defender Offline.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Your information doesn’t actually change in this time. During the 30-day restriction period, we cannot accept further changes or additions to security settings or billing information. Your account is still open and active, and you can still use your email, Skype, OneDrive and devices as usual. While we understand this 30-day period might be ...
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Installing Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
Due to the built-in security settings in iOS, other apps aren't able to see the address (URL) an app is trying to open, including those being opened in the web browser. To make sure the site you're going to isn't known to be dangerous, Defender needs to be able to see the address. To do that, we set up a local VPN.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on iOS, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Create an ISO file for Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
Unlike in previous versions of Windows, you’ll need to use the media creation tool to create an ISO file to install Windows 10. Make sure you have a license to install Windows 10, and then follow these steps:
Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
Ctrl + T. Open a new tab and switch to it. Ctrl + Shift + T. Reopen the last closed tab, and switch to it. Alt + Shift + T. Set focus on the first item in the app bar toolbar. Ctrl + U. View source. Ctrl + Shift + U. Start or stop Read Aloud. Ctrl + Shift + V. Paste without formatting. Ctrl + W. Close the current tab. Ctrl + Shift + W. Close ...
Sign in using Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
Using Authenticator as a way to sign in. If you have turned on passwordless, two-step, or multi-factor authentication for your account, use the following steps to sign-in: