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.

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Note for iPhone: If you are having trouble with your iPhone import, make sure your device is unlocked and you’ve accepted the permissions. Note for Android and other devices: If you’re using an Android phone or other device and import isn’t working, you might need to change your phone’s USB settings from Charging over USB to Transfer Files or Transfer Photos.

Microsoft's products and services work best if you use the same language and region across all your devices, and in all of your app and Store settings.

Notes: Some users won’t see the notification for the first hour after a Windows Update due to their notification settings. (To check this, select Start gt; Settings > System > Notifications > Turn on do not disturb automatically, and see if For the first hour after a Windows feature update is checked.) To change Dynamic Lighting settings before seeing the notification, follow the steps above.

Send in your Surface. If none of the previous solutions have resolved your issue, you can send in your Surface. If you decide to send it in, go to Device service and repair and sign in with your Microsoft account. If your device is already registered, select it and follow the instructions.

Find your product key to activate Windows. A product key is a 25-character code that's used to activate Windows and helps verify that Windows hasn't been used on more PCs than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.

Rename your device to make it easier to identify if if you use multiple computers with your Microsoft account.

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.

Ensure these modes create an alert that is visible on your device. Make sure you have a device signal and Internet connection. Make sure your phone calls and text messages are getting through to your mobile device.