Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Power & battery > Battery usage. For an app that lets you manage the background activity, select More options (three vertical dots) > Manage background activity. 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:

To manually install SP1 from Windows Update: Select the Start button > All programs > Windows Update. In the left pane, select Check for updates. If any important updates are found, select the link to view available updates. In the list of updates, select Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB976932) and then select OK.

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Securely browse the web in Microsoft Edge. With online threats getting more advanced day by day, it is important to prioritize the safety of your web browsing. Microsoft Edge offers several features and practices that can enhance your online security and protect your personal information. Follow these guidelines to browse the web securely in ...

To remove any extension, choose one of the following methods: In Microsoft Edge, select and hold (or, right-click) the icon of the extension you want to remove (to the right of your browser address bar). Select Remove from Microsoft Edge > Remove. To the right of your browser address bar, select Extensions and select More actions next to the ...

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Select your account and then select Sign in to sync. To enter a new account, select Add Account and follow the prompts. When you’re signed in, Microsoft Edge syncs your favorites, passwords, history, open tabs, autofill form entries (such as your name, address, and phone number), and other data types across the devices you use with this account.

Internet Explorer 11 will remain a supported browser. Internet Explorer 11 is a component of the Windows operating system and follows the Lifecycle Policy for the product on which it is installed. Find Teams on the web at https://teams.microsoft.com. To use Teams, you need a Microsoft 365 account with a Business or Enterprise Microsoft 365 ...

To perform the update: Plug your USB flash drive into a USB port on your computer. Open the Offline System Update file OSU1. OSU1. Click Save to save the console update.zip file to your computer. Unzip the file by right-clicking on the file and selecting Extract all from the pop-up menu.

Why accounts are locked and disabled. Microsoft accounts are usually locked if the account holder has violated our Microsoft Services Agreement.Here are some common reasons why accounts are locked, though not all account locks occur for these reasons: