Important: You don't need to remove old security information unless there is an account security risk (e.g. someone else has access to your old mailbox).

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.

Note: If you forgot your account info and had to reset your security info, you must wait 60 days before closing your account.

On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background.Here’s a summary of each option: Always.The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it.

Using Image Creator. To use Image Creator, open Microsoft Paint and select the Image Creator icon on the toolbar to see the side panel.In the text box, enter a description of the image you want to create. For example, you can type "a blue cat with a red hat" or "a landscape with mountains and a lake".

Here's how to change the size of text, images, and apps in Windows. To change your display in Windows, select Start > Settings > Accessibility > Text size.To make only the text on your screen larger, adjust the slider next to Text size.To make everything larger, including images and apps, select Display , and then choose an option from the drop-down menu next to Scale.

To use your camera with apps on Windows 11, you'll need to turn on some permissions in Camera settings. Then, you'll need to check your app permissions if you want to use your camera with apps.

To activate using your digital license, you'll need to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro: Save your work and close any open apps.

Si estás instalando Windows en un nuevo dispositivo o placa base por primera vez y no tienes una clave de producto, selecciona No tengo una clave de producto durante las pantallas de instalación. Cuando se le solicite, escriba la cuenta de Microsoft que desea usar para comprar una licencia digital para este dispositivo.

To increase security and performance, Windows 11 in S mode only runs apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, or if you have Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education and want to upgrade to Windows 11, you'll need to permanently switch out of S mode.