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.

If either of the categories above apply to you, use the following procedures to update your browser: Update once. In the browser, go to Settings and more > Help and feedback > About Microsoft Edge (edge://settings/help).. If the About page shows Microsoft Edge is up to date., you don't need to do anything.

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.

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.

When you get a new device and start up Windows 10 for the first time, the antivirus protection that comes installed with the device is your default security app.

如果在设置中打开用与首选语言不同的语言编写的页面，Microsoft Edge会自动提示你翻译它。 转到用外语编写的网页时，“翻译”图标 显示在地址栏中。 如果语言未包含在设置中的首选语言列表中，则该语言被视为外在语言。

Notes: If you don't see Go to Microsoft Store on the Activation page, contact your organization's support person.. If you made a substantial hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard) and you have a valid product key, try to activate Windows by phone.

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

To activate using your digital license, you'll need to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro: Save your work and close any open apps.