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Product activation for Windows – online & support telephone numbers
To activate Windows 11 using an internet connection: As Windows 11 will automatically activate if you are connected to the internet, you can confirm your activation status by selecting Start > Settings > System > Activation and looking under Windows.. If online activation fails, first try the activation troubleshooting in Activate Windows.. To activate Windows 11 by phone:
Troubleshooting black or blank screens in Windows
For a black screen, use the following keyboard shortcut: Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B.
Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device
We're committed to delivering continuous innovation by releasing new features and enhancements into Windows 11 more frequently. Windows devices get new functionality at different times as Microsoft delivers non-security updates, fixes, improvements, and enhancements via several servicing technologies—including controlled feature rollout (CFR). ...
KB4023057: Update Health Tools—Windows Update Service components
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.
Check your device performance and health in Windows Security
The Health report starts off by showing you the last time a Device Health scan was run. The time displayed should be basically the current time, as Windows Security tries to run a Device Health scan when you open the Device performance & health page.. Beyond the time of last scan you'll see the status of the key areas that Device Health monitors:
App permissions - Microsoft Support
Here's more info on what permissions allow an app to do: Access all your files, peripheral devices, apps, programs, and registry: The app has the ability to read or write to all your files (including documents, pictures, and music) and registry settings, which allows the app to make changes to your computer and settings. It can use any peripheral devices that are either attached or part of ...
Add apps to the Startup page in Settings - Microsoft Support
You can make additional apps available for automatic startup. The apps will show up in the options you see on the Startup page in Settings as you set apps to run automatically when you start your device (when selected, the apps might show in your taskbar or elsewhere—or the apps might start behind the scenes). To see which apps are available, go to Start > Settings > Apps > Startup.
Join a meeting without an account in Microsoft Teams
Learn how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting if you don't have an account. Join a Teams meeting as a guest in the Windows app or on the web.
Applies To: Microsoft Teams
Using the new Bing on the Windows taskbar - Microsoft Support
Open directly from the Search bar. If the Bing Chat icon is displaying in your Search bar on the taskbar, simply select it and Bing Chat will open in Microsoft Edge.. Open in Search Home. Here's how: Select the Search icon or the Search bar on your taskbar.
Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software ...
Microsoft generally releases the MSRT on a monthly cadence as part of Windows Update or as a standalone tool. (For exceptions, see Skipped releases.)Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families).For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.