Method 2: Microsoft Download Center. The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center. Operating system. Update. All supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1. Download the package now. All supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1. Download the package now. All supported x64-based versions of Windows Server ...

If you trust a file, file type, folder, or a process that Windows Security has detected as malicious, you can stop Windows Security from alerting you or blocking the program by adding the file to the exclusions list.

Select Search on the taskbar, type Command prompt, press and hold (or right-click) Command prompt, and then select Run as administrator > Yes. At the command prompt, type powercfg /batteryreport, then press Enter. The battery report will be an HTML file that’s stored in a folder on your PC. The file location will be shown in the Command ...

Select File > Open & Export > Import/Export. Select Export to a file, and then select Next. Select Outlook Data File (.pst), and select Next. Select the mail folder you want to back up and select Next. Choose a location and name for your backup file, and then select Finish. If you want to ensure no one has access to your files, enter and ...

Getting started with Microsoft Family Safety. A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, Xbox, or mobile devices. Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules. If you're looking for help about a family ...

Select Review > Translate. Select your language to see the translation. Select Insert. The translated text will replace the text you highlighted in step 1. Note: In Excel, there is no Insert button, you'll have to copy/paste the text you highlighted in step1. You might see a list of several translations.

When someone shares a folder with you, it appears in the Shared section of your OneDrive.com.If you have Edit permissions to those shared folders, you can add them to the My files section of your OneDrive to make them easier to access and work with. If you want to view and access shared folders on your PC or Mac, install the OneDrive app and sync your folders to your device.

Use desktops to keep different tasks organized or for different parts of your life, like work and home. To create a new desktop, select Task view > New desktop. To switch between desktops, select Task view . To change a background on a desktop, in Task view, right-click (or press and hold) on the desktop and select Choose background.

Check that the page shows the correct Microsoft account, and then click Next. Read the list and click the checkboxes to acknowledge you’ve read each item. Choose to have the re-open window set to 30 or 60 days. In the Select a reason drop-down list, choose an explanation for why you're closing the account. Click Mark account for closure.

Instead of fix-it tools, Windows 10 uses troubleshooters to help you solve problems with your PC. To run a troubleshooter: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, or select the Find troubleshooters shortcut at the end of this topic, and then select Additional troubleshooters.