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Change your desktop background image - Microsoft Support
You can choose your desktop background and change it at any time. Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Background. In the list next to Personalize your background, select Picture, Solid color, Slideshow, or Windows Spotlight (to see a new image from around the world every day). Note: If you can't select the Windows Spotlight option, your ...
Turn Windows Security on or off - Microsoft Support
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.
Back up your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
First, launch Windows Backup: select Start , type windows backup, and select Windows Backup from the results. (Or you can select Start > All apps > Windows Backup .) Then select Folders to drop it down, and select which of your user folders you want to back up to OneDrive: You can back up your Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Videos, and Music ...
Get new themes and desktop backgrounds - Microsoft Support
Get new themes and desktop backgrounds. Select Start , then select Settings > Personalization > Themes. Choose from a default theme or select Get more themes from Microsoft Store if you want to download new themes with desktop backgrounds that feature cute critters, breathtaking landscapes, and other smile-inducing options. Get new themes and ...
What's the difference between a paid Microsoft 365 subscription and the ...
Other subscription plans. Besides Microsoft 365 Family or Personal, there are other Microsoft 365 plans which include additional benefits and features designed specifically for small and mid-size businesses, enterprises, schools, or non-profits. You also get 5 GB of OneDrive online cloud storage with your free Microsoft account so you can access your files from anywhere.
Open and find items in an Outlook Data File (.pst)
In Outlook on your desktop, choose File > Open & Export > Open Outlook Data File. Choose the Outlook data file you want to open. Expand the top level of the Outlook data file in the Outlook Navigation pane to see the subfolders in the file. Click each subfolder to see the contents. To search for a specific email, use Outlook's built-in search ...
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
KB5012170: Security update for Secure Boot DBX
The Secure Boot Forbidden Signature Database (DBX) prevents UEFI modules from loading. This update adds modules to the DBX. A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in secure boot. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability might bypass secure boot and load untrusted software. This security update addresses the vulnerability ...
How to close your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
Check that the page shows the correct Microsoft account, and then click Next. Read the list and click the checkboxes to acknowledge you’ve read each item. Choose to have the re-open window set to 30 or 60 days. In the Select a reason drop-down list, choose an explanation for why you're closing the account. Click Mark account for closure.
Use Smart charging in Windows - Microsoft Support
When Smart charging is on, you’ll see a heart on the Battery icon in the following places—on the right side of the taskbar and in Power & battery settings. When your hover over the Battery icon with your mouse, it says “Fully Smart charged” and means the battery isn’t charging even though your device is still plugged in.
Manage devices used with your Microsoft account
Download Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Launcher, or Link to Windows from the Google Play Store and sign in with your Microsoft account.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard