Manage devices used with your Microsoft account
Learn how to manage your Microsoft devices. Add, remove, register, or rename a device on your Microsoft account.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Turn Windows Security on or off - Microsoft Support
Windows Security is pre-installed on Windows 10 and ready for you to use at any time.
Install and use a scanner in Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
Learn how to install a scanner and use it to scan pictures and documents in Windows 10.
Getting the most out of your PC backup - Microsoft Support
When you back up your files, apps, and settings in the cloud using your Microsoft account, you get 5 GB of free cloud storage and other benefits that protect your files with the latest security and make everyday tasks easier.
Open the Camera in Windows - Microsoft Support
To open up your webcam or camera, select the Start button, then select All apps, and then select Camera in the list of apps. If you have multiple cameras, you can switch between them by selecting Change Camera at the top right once the Camera app is opened.. Open Camera. Looking for other camera info?
Unlicensed Product and activation errors in Office
If Office activation fails, you'll see Unlicensed Product or Non-commercial use / Unlicensed Product in the title bar of your Office apps, and most features of Office are disabled. To restore all features of Office, you'll need to fix the problem that's causing activation to fail.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, InfoPath 2013
Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security
Follow these steps to temporarily turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security. Keep in mind that if you do, your device may be vulnerable to threats.
Product keys for Windows - Microsoft Support
A product key is a 25-character code that's used to activate Windows and helps verify that Windows hasn't been used on more PCs than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.
Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade - Microsoft Support
Learn how to get ready for the Windows 11 upgrade, from making sure your device can run Windows 11 to backing up your files and installing Windows 11.
Set apps to run automatically when you start your device
You can choose which apps will start automatically when you start your device.