Turn on Find my device. When you set up a new device, you can decide whether to turn on or turn off the Find my device setting. If you turned it off during setup and now want to turn it on, make sure your Windows device is connected to the internet, has enough battery power so it can send its location, and that you're signed in to the device using your Microsoft account.

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).

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.

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If you want to give access to desktop apps, make sure that Let desktop apps access your microphone is turned on.You can't turn off microphone access for individual apps. Others can't hear me. Try the following solutions:

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

Examples To view your System Information, type: msinfo32 To create an .nfo file in the folder C:\Temp with a name of Test.nfo, type:. msinfo32 /nfo C:\TEMP\TEST.NFO To create a .txt file in the folder C:\Temp with a name of Test.txt, type:. msinfo32 /report C:\TEMP\TEST.TXT To view System Information from a remote computer with a UNC name of BIGSERVER, type:

When you back up your files, apps, and settings in the cloud using your Microsoft account, you get 5 GB of free cloud storage and other benefits that protect your files with the latest security and make everyday tasks easier.

To pin apps to the taskbar. Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar.

If Windows Update finds an updated driver, it will download and install it, and your printer will automatically use it. If a device driver couldn’t be installed automatically, there may be an optional driver available that your printer can use.