Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
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.
Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge: View, allow, block, delete and use ...
Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge: View, allow, block, delete and use. Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, site preferences, and tracking user behavior.
Applies To: Microsoft Edge
Block pop-ups in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
How to block pop-ups in Microsoft Edge. In Edge, go to Settings and more at the top of your browser. Select Settings > Cookies and site permissions. Under All permissions, select Pop-ups and redirects. Turn on the Block (recommended) toggle.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Blocked attachments in Outlook - Microsoft Support
One of the most common ways of transmitting computer viruses is through file attachments. To help protect you and your recipients against computer viruses, Outlook blocks the sending and receiving of certain types of files (such as .exe and certain database files) as attachments.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
Enable or disable security alerts about links and files from suspicious ...
This article describes the risks involved when a document that you are working on contains a link to a suspicious website or when you try to open a file from a suspicious website. Microsoft Office helps protect you from these risks with settings in the Trust Center.
Applies To: Excel 2013, Word 2013, Outlook 2013, PowerPoint 2013, OneNote 2013, Project Professional 2013, Project Standard 2013, Publisher 2013, Visio Professional 2013, Visio 2013, Excel 2010, Word 2010, Outlook 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Access 2010, OneNote 2010, Project 2010, Project Standard 2010, Publisher 2010, Visio 2010, Visio Standard 2010, Office 2010, Clip Organizer 2010, Clip Organizer 2013, Excel Starter 2010, InfoPath 2010, InfoPath 2013, Word Starter 2010
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
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.
Protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications
Windows Security has reputation-based protection that can help protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications. Potentially unwanted app blocking was first introduced in the Windows 10 May 2020 update and is turned off by default for enterprise and consumer customers.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track. Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)
Change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge
Keeping Bing as your default search engine provides an enhanced search experience in the new Microsoft Edge , including direct links to Windows apps, relevant suggestions from your organization if you’re signed in with a work or school account, and instant answers to questions about Windows.
Outlook blocked access to the following potentially unsafe attachments
If you use Outlook with a Microsoft Exchange server and the administrator has configured the Outlook security settings, the administrator might be able to help you. Ask the administrator to adjust the security settings on your mailbox to accept attachments such as the one that Outlook blocked.