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.

Make sure that you have a valid boot device selected. All the options including Windows Boot Manager, Internal Storage, USB Storage, and PXE Network should be selected by default.

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Get security info and tips about threat prevention, detection, and troubleshooting. Including tech support scams, phishing, and malware.

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Click Save to save the console update.zip file to your computer.; Unzip the file by right-clicking on the file and selecting Extract all from the pop-up menu.

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Select Access to content to determine age-appropriate access to content or make access available to all.; Select Allow adding & creating new profiles to choose whether others can download and create new accounts on your console.; Select Allow removing accounts to allow guests to remove accounts that are downloaded to the console.; Select Allow adding guests to choose whether others can add ...

Use the Windows Quick Assist app to get help with a computer problem from family or friends or help them out. Quick Assist uses a remote connection, so remember to only use it with people you trust, since they can see your computer screen or control your PC (if you allow it).

The Advanced Boot Options screen lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes. You can access the menu by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts.