Follow these steps to temporarily turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security. Keep in mind that if you do, your device may be vulnerable to threats.

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

Open Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more (...), and then select Settings. Look for your version under About Microsoft Edge.

Learn how to troubleshoot problems installing or running games from the Xbox app for PC.

Updates to the default screen and sleep settings now help you use energy more efficiently and extend battery life. You can find efficiency settings in Windows 11 at Settings > System > Power & battery.. For a guided walkthrough of how each of the power and battery settings can improve your device's performance, click the button to open the Get Help app:

Learn how to troubleshoot USB-C problems in Windows and fix USB devices, ports, and adapters not working properly.

Quick Assist lets someone you trust take over your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC and fix a problem from wherever they are.

Learn how to change the power mode on your Windows PC to preserve your battery, limit notifications, and background activity.

Learn how to access Windows device security settings in Windows Security to help protect your device from malicious software.

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