Note: If you forgot your account info and had to reset your security info, you must wait 60 days before closing your account.

Important: If your device is out of support, it is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft and may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.Therefore, we strongly recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows. Each version of Windows is supported for 18 months.

Battery Life: Lowering your refresh rate can save battery power by reducing the amount of energy your display consumes.This can be useful when you are using a laptop or tablet and want to extend your battery life.

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 ...

Notes: Reinstalling Windows 11 using installation media while choosing to ‘Keep nothing’ (a clean install) will automatically enable reserved storage if the partition you reinstall Windows to is 20GB or larger. Reserved storage sets aside disk space to be used by updates, apps, temporary files, and system caches, thus improving the day-to-day function of your PC by ensuring that critical ...

Tip: If you're a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscriber you get Microsoft Defender, our advanced security software for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, as part of your subscription.Learn more at Getting started with Microsoft Defender.

Wenn Sie derzeit Windows 10 verwenden, bietet PC Health Check eine umfassende Eignungsprüfung für Ihr Gerät, um sicherzustellen, dass es die Mindestsystemanforderungen von Windows 11 erfüllt. Sie erhalten Informationen dazu, warum Ihr Gerät geeignet oder nicht geeignet ist, sowie Informationen dazu, was Sie tun können, wenn Ihr Gerät die Anforderungen nicht erfüllt.

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Important: You don't need to remove old security information unless there is an account security risk (e.g. someone else has access to your old mailbox).

Find out how to use Game Bar to capture game play, chat with friends, track achievements, and more.