The information in this article applies to the Windows Mail, Calendar, and People applications, and not to the classic Outlook for Windows. For information on the plan to migrate users from the classic Outlook for Windows, see Progressive stages of migration to new Outlook for Windows.

An important recommendation to prepare for the end of support is to create a backup of your PC. Windows Backup is a quick and easy process that helps you save your files, photos, settings, apps, and sign-in credentials so that when you are ready to move to your new PC, you’ll be able to restore your data automatically. Upgrading to Windows 11

If you're making the move to a new PC, OneDrive can help you bring all your files, photos, and videos with you. Your files will be available on your new PC, and they'll also be protected in the cloud, so you can access them from anywhere, across all your devices. Here's how to move files to a new Windows 10 or 11 PC using OneDrive.

How to perform a clean boot These steps might look complicated at first glance, but following them in order, step-by-step, will help get you back on track.

Note: If the Temporary Internet Files folder contains a large amount of webpage content, this process may take several minutes to complete. More Information The Temporary Internet Files (or cache) folder is used by Windows Internet Explorer and by MSN Explorer to store webpage content on the computer hard disk for quick viewing.

System configuration tools in Windows Applies To Summary Windows provides a variety of configuration tools tailored to meet the needs of different users. These built-in tools facilitate your device's customization and monitoring, allowing you to change Windows' configuration to suit your preferences and requirements with precision.

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 3.0 SP2 will receive SHA-2 support to securely deliver SHA-2 signed updates. Please see the "Product update schedule" section for the SHA-2 only migration timeline. Background details The Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA-1) was developed as an irreversible hashing function and is widely used as a part of code ...

Migration progress: You will be notified about the start, progress, and completion of the migration with relevant messages within the app. Screenshots of the messaging screens are shared in the next section. File recovery: The file owners will be able to recover their Azure Whiteboard files for up to 30 days after migration is completed.

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When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, your operating system may begin to malfunction. Common symptoms include Windows features not working properly, system errors, or Windows becoming unresponsive or freezing. If you encounter these issues, you can use built‑in Windows repair tools—Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) and System File Checker (SFC)—to ...