After the October 2022 update, Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, and other console apps will appear inside an instance of Windows Terminal. You might experience compatibility issues with apps, especially those that try to blend graphical elements with text mode elements.

If you think that your Microsoft account has been hacked, we recommend that you reset your password right away. It's a good idea to choose a password that you don't use elsewhere. To change your password, go to the Security section at: Microsoft account.

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After the October 2022 update, Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, and other console apps will appear inside an instance of Windows Terminal. You might experience compatibility issues with apps, especially those that try to blend graphical elements with text mode elements.

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Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel. If you're trying to remove malware, you can use Windows Security (or another antivirus tool), or you can use the Windows Malicious Software Removal tool.

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.

This article describes how an administrator can install multiple Windows product updates (for example, critical updates, security patches, or hotfixes) with only one restart.