Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.Type Command Prompt in the Search box, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.

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.

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options . Under Password , select Change and follow the directions. Reset your Windows 11 local account password. If you’ve forgotten or lost your Windows 11 password for a local account and need to sign back into your device, the below options might help you get up and running.

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.

Windows 11 Windows 10. If your system is asking you for your BitLocker recovery key, the following information may help you locate your recovery key and understand why you're being asked to provide it. Important: Microsoft support is unable to provide, or recreate, a lost BitLocker recovery key. Where can I find my BitLocker recovery key?

To change your password or PIN, go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Select PIN (Windows Hello), and then select Change PIN. Select Password then select Change. Windows Hello lets you sign in to your devices, apps, online services, and networks using your face, iris, fingerprint, or a PIN.

On your Windows 11 PC, select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Select Dynamic lock, then select the Allow Windows to automatically lock your device when you're away check box. Take your phone with you when you move away from your PC, and it will automatically lock a minute or so after you're out of Bluetooth range.

Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall. Note: Some apps can't be uninstalled from the Settings app right now.

Select Settings and more > Settings . Select Privacy, search, and services. Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear. Select Passwords (you may need to scroll down to find it) and then select Clear now. Use Microsoft Edge settings to save user name and password information and save time when signing in to websites.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem doesn't happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren't causing the issue.