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App permissions - Microsoft Support
Here's more info on what permissions allow an app to do: Access all your files, peripheral devices, apps, programs, and registry: The app has the ability to read or write to all your files (including documents, pictures, and music) and registry settings, which allows the app to make changes to your computer and settings. It can use any peripheral devices that are either attached or part of ...
Find and install your Microsoft downloads from Microsoft Store
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.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security
Switch Real-time protection to Off.Note that scheduled scans will continue to run. However, files that are downloaded or installed will not be scanned until the next scheduled scan.
Turn on device encryption - Microsoft Support
In the search box on the taskbar, type Manage BitLocker and then select it from the list of results. Or, select the Start button, and then under Windows System, select Control Panel.In Control Panel, select System and Security, and then under BitLocker Drive Encryption, select Manage BitLocker. Note: You'll only see this option if BitLocker is available for your device.
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
Info for Windows Insiders. If you’re an Insider and the current preview build isn’t working for you, select Start > Settings > System > Recovery .Next to Go back , select Go back.This won’t remove your personal files, but it’ll remove recently installed apps and drivers, and change settings back to their defaults.
How to add an account in OneDrive - Microsoft Support
To add another account to OneDrive on your computer. If you already have a personal OneDrive account set up, you can only add work or school accounts.
Applies To: OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Get help with Windows activation errors - Microsoft Support
Notes: If you don't see Go to Microsoft Store on the Activation page, contact your organization's support person.. If you made a substantial hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard) and you have a valid product key, try to activate Windows by phone.
Back up your folders with OneDrive - Microsoft Support
Set up PC folder backup. Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help & Settings icon then Settings.). Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.)
Applies To: OneDrive for Business, Microsoft 365 admin, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Fix microphone problems - Microsoft Support
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:
How to close your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
Note: If you forgot your account info and had to reset your security info, you must wait 60 days before closing your account.