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When you first sign into Microsoft Defender on Android, we'll walk you through a few easy steps that start with setting up web protection.During this process, we'll ask you to give Defender permission to do two things: run in the background and use the Accessibility Service.

Force a restart. Select Start > Power > Shut down and wait a moment for your Surface to shut down. Then press and hold the power button for 20 seconds. If you see the logo screen appear after a few seconds, continue to hold for the full 20 seconds until you see the logo screen again.

Track your points and earn while gaming or shopping by downloading the Microsoft Rewards app to your Xbox console: Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then go to Store.; Select Search, and then enter Microsoft Rewards into the search box.; Choose the Microsoft Rewards app from the results, and then download it to your console.

Learn how to install the latest version of DirectX to enable games and multimedia applications on your system.

Windows 10 Pro offers more advanced security and business networking features, including: BitLocker Drive Encryption

If you want to give access to desktop apps, make sure that Let desktop apps access your microphone is turned on.You can't turn off microphone access for individual apps. Others can't hear me. Try the following solutions:

Microsoft support is here to help you with Microsoft products. Find how-to articles, videos, and training for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Windows, Surface, and more.

OneDrive not connected. If you cannot sign in to your OneDrive sync app, or you see a message saying OneDrive is not connected, let our troubleshooter guide you through the steps to get syncing again, or follow the steps below.

Contact Microsoft Support. What's new. Surface Pro; Surface Laptop; Surface Laptop Studio 2