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

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.

Select Start > Settings > Personalization.The preview window gives you a sneak peek of your changes as you make them. In Personalize your background, you can select a picture, a solid color, or a slideshow of pictures you create.Or you can choose Windows spotlight to see a new image from around the world every day.

On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background.Here’s a summary of each option: Always.The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it.

RAM. 16 GB (recommended) Storage type. Solid State Drive or SSD (recommended) Processor architecture. x64 or ARM64. Virtual Machine Platform. This setting needs to be enabled.

In Windows 11, ensure that Camera access, Let apps access your camera, and the individual toggle for the Microsoft Store app you wish to use is turned on. If you do not see the app or website you're looking for in the list, it's likely a desktop app. Desktop apps cannot be individually toggled, but access for those apps can be controlled using Let desktop apps access your camera.

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Going passwordless refers to removing your password and using a passwordless method to sign in instead. Passwordless solutions such as Windows Hello, the Microsoft Authenticator app, SMS or Email codes, and physical security keys provide a more secure and convenient sign-in method. While passwords can be guessed, stolen, or phished, only you can provide fingerprint authentication, or provide ...

Make text bigger on your screen. If the text size feels too small when navigating through Windows, you can make the text bigger. This affects, for example, title bars, menus, and icon texts.

On the Email tab, choose your account (profile), and then choose Repair.