Protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications
How do I configure it? To configure potentially unwanted app blocking go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > App & browser control > Reputation-based protection settings.. There you'll find a control that lets you turn potentially unwanted app blocking off, and select if you want to block apps, downloads, or both.
Ransomware detection and recovering your files - Microsoft Support
Ransomware detection notifies you when your OneDrive files have been attacked and guides you through the process of restoring your files. Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) designed to block access to your files until you pay money.
Applies To: OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
How to verify an email address in your Microsoft account
When you sign up for a Microsoft account or add an email address to your account, we automatically send a request to that email for you to verify that we have the right address.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Activate Office - Microsoft Support
If this screen appears, Microsoft 365 is installed as a one-year subscription or one-time purchase. A digital product key is transmitted to your PC, so you won't need or receive a printed product key.
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, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, Project for Office 365
Edit photos and videos in Windows - Microsoft Support
Use filters to refine the tone of images or add special effects to transform photos using only one click. From the Filter panel on your right, select one of fifteen available filters. No worries if you don’t want to apply any filters—you always have the Original option available. You can click and hold or press the spacebar to view the original photo.
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
Uninstall from the Start menu. Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall.. Uninstall in Settings Select Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps .. Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall.
Set up voice access - Microsoft Support
This article is for people who want to control their PC and author text using their voice with Windows. This article is part of the Accessibility support for Windows content set where you can find more information on Windows accessibility features. For general help, visit Microsoft Support home. To complete the initial set up voice access in Windows, you need an internet connection.
Download files from the web - Microsoft Support
Learn how to download files from the web, change your default download location, and find files you've downloaded on your PC using Internet Explorer.
Troubleshooting black or blank screens in Windows
If you experience a black or blank screen on your Windows device, try the following: To wake the screen, use one of the following keyboard shortcuts:
Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
On the PC you want to pair to: Make sure airplane mode is off: Select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons ( ) on the right side of the taskbar, then make sure the Airplane mode quick setting is turned off. Turn Bluetooth on and off: Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices .Turn off Bluetooth , wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.