Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a technology built into Windows that helps protect you from malicious code launching from areas of memory that have been designated as for data only.

On the PC you’re sharing from, select Start , and then select Settings > System > Nearby sharing .Choose whether you’d like to be able to share and receive files with everyone, or only your own devices (where you are logged in with your Microsoft account).

If you don’t want to use the proxy server when you visit certain websites, enter the ending of the website address in the exception list (for example, *.contoso.com). For multiple websites, type each website address and separate the addresses with a semicolon (for example: *.contoso.com; *.adatum.com).The * is a wildcard so any website addresses that end with the website address listed will ...

If your account has been hacked, use our sign-in helper tool below to help guide you to the right solutions. The tool will ask for your email address or phone number, and either show appropriate self-help, or offer the chance to talk to an agent.

The IFS function checks whether one or more conditions are met and returns a value that corresponds to the first TRUE condition. IFS will allow you to include up to 127 pairs of conditions (the test if something is True and the result if something is true). IFS can take the place of multiple nested IF statements.

Windows Security provides built-in security options to help protect your device from malicious software attacks. To access the features described below, tap the Windows Start button, type windows security, select it from the results, and then select Device security.

Alarms and timers work even if the app is closed or your device is locked. If you see a warning that notifications only show if the device is awake, make sure your device doesn’t go to sleep (Go to Start > Settings > System > Power & battery , then select Screen, sleep, & hibernate timeouts to adjust your device’s sleep settings).

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Here's how to customize what you see on the Start menu and taskbar: To see a list of your apps, select Start , then select the arrow next to All apps to expand that pane. Scroll through the alphabetical list.

Learn how to tell if your Office software is genuine. To help determine if your Microsoft software is genuine, go to our How to Tell site for more information. Here you'll learn about authentic packaging, including what to look for with product key labels, and Certificate of Authenticity (COA), how to report counterfeit software, and find out what your shopping and licensing options are.