Manage background activity for apps in Windows
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.
Defragment your Windows 10 PC - Microsoft Support
Optimizing your drives can help your PC run smoother and boot up faster. To optimize them: Select the search bar on the taskbar and enter defrag.
Install Office updates - Microsoft Support
On a Mac? See Check for Office for Mac updates automatically.. Click here for the Latest updates for versions of Office that use Windows Installer (MSI).. Choose your version of Office. If you're not sure what version of Office you have, see What version of Office am I using?. Not sure which type of install you have?
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, InfoPath 2013, InfoPath Filler 2013
Configure Windows Hello - Microsoft Support
Under Ways to sign in , you have three choices to sign in with Windows Hello:. Select Facial recognition (Windows Hello) to set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC's infrared camera or an external infrared camera
How to get support for Outlook.com - Microsoft Support
If the self-help answers don't resolve your issue, try a different search, or scroll to the bottom of the Help pane and, under Still need help?, select Yes.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
I can't sign in to my Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
If you can't sign into your Microsoft account, most issues can be identified by our sign-in helper tool. The tool will ask you to enter the email address or mobile phone number you're trying to sign in with and check the details you provide.
Applies To:
Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2019 for Mac, Outlook 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Outlook.com, GroupMe, Microsoft account dashboard, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams personal, Microsoft To Do, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows, Outlook for Android, Outlook for iOS
Import your favorites in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
Keep your favorites here or drag them to wherever you want. You can also create, delete, or rename your favorites folders. To arrange favorites alphabetically, press and hold (or right-click) any item in the list.
How to close your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
Note: If you forgot your account info and had to reset your security info, you must wait 60 days before closing your account.
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
Info for Windows Insiders. If you’re an Insider and the current preview build isn’t working for you, select Start > Settings > System > Recovery .Next to Go back , select Go back.This won’t remove your personal files, but it’ll remove recently installed apps and drivers, and change settings back to their defaults.
Microsoft account security info & verification codes
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).
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard