Connect to a VPN. When you have a VPN profile, you’re ready to connect. Connect to a VPN quickly from your taskbar: On your taskbar, select the Network, Volume, Battery icon > VPN. From the list of VPN connection names, select the one you want, and then select Connect.

If you have access to a VPN, you'll need to have a VPN profile on your PC to get started. After that, use the profile to connect to the VPN. For more info, see Connect to a VPN in Windows. Open VPN settings. Learn how to add or change a virtual private network (VPN) connection in Windows.

In general, a VPN and proxy server connection might appear to have some similarities, but a VPN provides a more secure connection compared to a proxy server. For more info about setting up a VPN connection, see Connect to a VPN in Windows.

Windows 10. There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly. Windows 11 Windows 10.

Select Start > Settings > Network & internet > VPN > Add VPN. Under Add a VPN connection, do the following: For VPN provider, choose Windows (built-in). In the Connection name box, enter a name you'll recognize (for example, My Personal VPN). This is the VPN connection name you'll look for when connecting.

During this process, we'll ask you to give Defender permission to do two things: set up a local virtual private network (VPN) and allow notifications. A local VPN? Due to the built-in security settings in iOS, other apps aren't able to see the address (URL) an app is trying to open, including those being opened in the web browser.

Remote Assistance and Easy Connect let someone you trust take over your Windows 10 PC and fix a problem from wherever they are.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.

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.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open.