Some icons in My Computer, in Windows Explorer, on the desktop, or on the Quick Launch Bar change randomly. Troubleshoots and fixes common issues with file and folder operations in Windows.

Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.

Use the Information Protection viewer to view protected files in Windows, Android, iOS, or Edge.

Learn how to download files from the web, change your default download location, and find files you've downloaded on your PC using Internet Explorer.

Microsoft Defender's web protection helps protect you against malicious sites that are being used for phishing or spreading malware. Available on Windows, Android, and iOS.

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To help protect your security and privacy, Microsoft Office is configured by default to block external content—such as images, linked media, hyperlinks, and data connections—in workbooks and presentations.

When you use an online storage provider such as OneDrive to store online-only files, some Windows apps might download these files automatically. For example, a music player app such as Windows Media Player might download your online-only music files to play them.

You've come across a file in SharePoint in Microsoft 365, OneDrive for work or school, or Microsoft Teams, but you're unable to open or share it. You can see the file is there, but it's blocked and the file has a warning icon next to it: To protect yourself, your computer, and your organization, the best option is to delete the file.

Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it. If your desktop shows icons, but the Recycle Bin is missing, verify that it's not disabled in your desktop settings. The Recycle Bin icon should be displayed on your desktop.