When you get a new device and start up Windows 10 for the first time, the antivirus protection that comes installed with the device is your default security app.

To see where your browser is saving downloads, look in your browser's settings. For example, in the new Microsoft Edge , select Settings and more > Settings > Downloads .The file path for your downloaded files (for example, C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) is listed under Location.. In Microsoft Edge Legacy , select Settings and more > Settings .

To activate using your digital license, you'll need to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro: Save your work and close any open apps.

These are the buttons and bars that sit right next to your Start button and cannot be moved.. Search on the taskbar can be set in four ways: either to Search box, which includes a full text box to enter your search (or your Bing Chat prompt; see Using the new Bing on the Windows taskbar for more) into plus additional search highlights, Search icon and label (displaying as a search icon and ...

Skype help & learning. Limited emergency calling Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and has limited emergency calling capabilities depending on your country.

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Website notifications appear in the lower right corner of your screen and are also displayed in the Notification Center.When notifications are turned on for a website, they will still appear even if Microsoft Edge is closed.

Most software that you buy directly from Microsoft, like Office, Windows, and Xbox games, comes as a digital download that you can download, install, or reinstall.

Here’s how to reinstall Microsoft Edge whether you’re a Windows or Mac user: Open any working browser. (Note: If you’re a Windows user and your Microsoft Edge is not currently functioning, to open Internet Explorer, type IE in the search box on the taskbar and then select Internet Explorer from the results.Or press the Windows logo key on your keyboard and then type IE in the search bar.)