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Windows location service and privacy - Microsoft Support
To control location for just your user account, switch the Let apps access your location setting On or Off.If "Location services is off" appears on the settings page, you won't be able to turn on the Let apps access your location setting for an individual user account.
How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account
If your account has been hacked, use our sign-in helper tool below to help guide you to the right solutions. The tool will ask for your email address or phone number, and either show appropriate self-help, or offer the chance to talk to an agent.
Troubleshoot issues with the Xbox app for Windows
Press the Start button on the taskbar, type settings, and then select Settings.; On Windows 10, select Update & Security.On Windows 11, select Windows Update.; On the Windows Update page, select Check for updates to see if any updates are available for your device.; Once the updates have downloaded, select Install now to start the installation.; Following installation, we recommend that you ...
OneDrive help & learning
Explore OneDrive support, help, and learning resources. Learn how to protect your important files, documents, and memories with OneDrive.
KB4023057: Update Health ToolsWindows Update Service components
Important: If your device is out of support, it is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft and may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.Therefore, we strongly recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows. Each version of Windows is supported for 18 months.
Using System File Checker in Windows - Microsoft Support
System File Checker is a utility in Windows that checks for problems with files on your computer. To run it, follow these steps: Make sure you've installed the latest updates for Windows, and then restart your machine.
Use a proxy server in Windows - Microsoft Support
If you don’t want to use the proxy server when you visit certain websites, enter the ending of the website address in the exception list (for example, *.contoso.com). For multiple websites, type each website address and separate the addresses with a semicolon (for example: *.contoso.com; *.adatum.com).The * is a wildcard so any website addresses that end with the website address listed will ...
Windows camera, microphone, and privacy - Microsoft Support
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.
PC Game Pass FAQ | Xbox Support
If you purchase DLC and add-ons for a game that later leaves the catalog, your DLC and add-ons will not be removed. However, to continue playing the DLC and add-ons, you’ll need to purchase a digital copy of the game from the Xbox app for Windows or the Microsoft Store, play from a disc, or obtain another form of entitlement to continue playing the game
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.