In Windows 11, it is essential that you link your Microsoft account with the Windows 11 digital license on your device. Linking your Microsoft account with your digital license allows you to reactivate Windows using the Activation troubleshooter whenever you make a significant hardware change.

As you browse the web, you'll see an icon in the address bar that indicates the security of the connection to the site you're visiting. This icon helps you determine if you can safely send and receive information from the site.

Select the View tab and, in Advanced settings, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives and OK.

Location history. Some Windows apps and services that use location info also use your location history. When the location setting is on, locations looked up by apps or services will be stored on the device for a limited time (24 hours), then deleted.

Notes: In previous versions of SharePoint, site templates were called site designs but will be referred to as site templates moving forward. The Site designs entry point will be replaced by the Apply a site template entry point in the Setting panel.. Site templates created by your organization and set as the default template will automatically apply when new sites are created but can be ...

We've made it easier to keep Windows current with the latest features and improvements—and with fewer interruptions and restarts when you're using your PC the most.

Select Start upgrade.The upgrade might take a while and you won't be able to use your device until it's done.

Updates to the default screen and sleep settings now help you use energy more efficiently and extend battery life. You can find efficiency settings in Windows 11 at Settings > System > Power & battery .. For a guided walkthrough of how each of the power and battery settings can improve your device's performance, click the button to open the Get Help app:

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:

To add a personal or work/school account to OneDrive on your pc. Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.)