There are a few common scenarios in which Windows running on a PC might be discovered to be non-genuine during validation. Repairs. If your PC has been repaired, you might start to see messages on your desktop that Windows isn't genuine.

Windows 11 N: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Optional features.. Select View features next to Add an optional feature, and then select the Media Feature Pack in the list of available optional features.

Microsoft Authenticator backs up your account credentials and related app settings, such as the order of your accounts, to the cloud. You can then use the app to recover your information on a new device, potentially avoiding getting locked out or having to recreate accounts.

Select the level of tracking prevention that’s right for you: Basic: Blocks potentially harmful trackers but allows most other trackers and those that personalize content and ads. Balanced (Recommended): Blocks potentially harmful trackers and trackers from sites you haven’t visited.Content and ads will likely be less personalized. Strict: Blocks potentially harmful trackers and most ...

Select one of the methods to verify your identity and change your password and add the requested information.. Depending on how your administrator has set up your organization, you might need to go through this process a second time, adding info for a second verification step.

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In Windows 10, action center is where you'll find your app notifications and quick actions—which give you quick access to commonly used settings and apps.

The exception to this is if you turn off the setting that disables all non-essential connected experiences. The service that roams your privacy settings across devices is also turned off by that switch, so when that setting is off your settings will not roam to, or from, that particular device.

For higher fidelity when playing music for other participants in a Teams meeting, see Share sound from your computer in a Teams meeting or live event. Turn off noise suppression for high-fidelity microphones in a low-noise environment, such as a quiet studio.

Learn how to use voice access for accessibility. This page includes accessibility help articles for people who use Windows voice access to control their PC and author text using their voice.