Both of them are risky: Add an app to the list of allowed apps (less risky). Open a port (more risky). When you open a port in Windows Defender Firewall you allow traffic into or out of your device, as though you drilled a hole in the firewall. This makes your device less secure and might create opportunities for hackers or malware to use one ...

As a reminder, Windows 8.1 has reached end of support on January 10, 2023. At this point technical assistance and software updates will no longer be provided. If you have devices running Windows 8.1, we recommend upgrading them to a more current, in-service, and supported Windows release. If devices do not meet the technical requirements to run ...

Right-click the OneDrive icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. (You might need to select the Show hidden icons arrow next to the notification area to see the icon.) On the Account tab, select Unlink this PC. Restart OneDrive and sign in with the account you want to use.

Use Windows Update. Install software that came with your printer. If you double-click the installation file and nothing happens, follow these steps:

Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.

Use the Startup Repair function. Use installation media to reinstall Windows 10. Use installation media to restore your PC. Use a recovery drive to restore or recover your PC. Community. Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.

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Create a new Quick Note while OneNote is running. On the View menu, select New Quick Note. Type your note in the small note window. You can format the text using the commands on the mini toolbar that appears. Repeat the steps for any additional Quick Notes that you want to create. You can move Quick Notes anywhere on your screen and leave them ...

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Try running the compatibility troubleshooter: In the search box on the taskbar, type Run programs made for previous versions of Windows and select it in the results. Select Next, select the program you're having trouble with, then select Next again. Select Troubleshoot program (or you can select Try recommended settings to try that).