REMINDER. Windows 10, version 2004 reached the end of servicing (EOS) on December 14, 2021 for all editions. For more information, see here.To continue receiving security and quality updates, we recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows.

Select Start , then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Scroll to the desired app, select More options on the right edge of the window, then select Advanced options. In the Background apps permissions section, under Let this app run in the background, select one of the following options: Always —The app runs in the background, receiving ...

From the Start menu, select new Outlook for Windows. Select the arrow to expand the list option in Start. Select Uninstall to begin the uninstall process. To reinstall new Outlook: Open classic Outlook for Windows. In the top corner, you'll see a toggle to Try the new Outlook . Select this toggle to download the new app and you will switch to ...

Select Start > Settings > System > Activation . Select Change product key, and then enter the 25-character product key. Open Activation settings. If you've made a major change to your device's hardware, such as a motherboard replacement, run the Windows Activation troubleshooter located on the activation settings page.

Select Start > Settings > Windows Update . Select Schedule the restart and choose a time that's convenient for you. Note: You can set active hours to make sure your device only restarts for updates when you're not using your PC. Get updates when you're away from your PC with active hours in Windows. Open Windows Update.

There's no charge to switch out of S mode. To switch out of S mode, click here to open the Microsoft Store to the Switch out of S mode (or similar) page. On the Switch out of S mode (or similar) page, select the Get button. After you see a confirmation message on the page, you'll be able to install apps from outside of the Microsoft Store.

To create a passkey for your Microsoft account, follow these steps on the device for which you’d like to create a passkey: Sign in to your Microsoft account Advanced Security Options. Choose Add a new way to sign in or verify. Select Face, fingerprint, PIN, or security key. Follow the instructions on your device. Provide a name for your passkey.

If you've recently installed a Windows update and you are having a problem, here's how to uninstall the update to try to resolve the issue: Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates . View update history. On the list that appears, locate the update you want to remove, and then select Uninstall next to it.

Sign out of your account and then sign in to your new account. If everything is fixed, move your personal data and files to the new account. To move your personal files from your old account to your new account, try opening File Explorer, expanding This PC > OSDisk (C:), and looking in the Users folder, where you should see folders for both accounts.

To make changes to the registry and export your changes to a .reg file, follow these steps: Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK. Locate and then click the subkey that holds the registry item or items that you want to change. Click File, and then click Export.