Select Start , and then select Power > Hibernate. Press the Windows logo key + X on your keyboard, and then select Shut down or sign out > Hibernate. Note: If devices connected to your PC (like monitors, printers, or scanners) aren't working properly after waking up from sleep or hibernate, you might need to disconnect and reconnect your device ...

Each release of the tool helps detect and remove current, prevalent malicious software. This malicious software includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Microsoft uses several metrics to determine the prevalence of a malicious software family and the damage that can be associated with it.

How to use alarms and timers in the Clock app in Windows 10. To launch the app, select Start and select Clock from the app list or type its name into the search box. Alarms and timers work even if the app is closed or your device is locked.

Optimizations for windowed games improves gaming on your PC by using a new presentation model for DirectX 10 and DirectX 11 games that appear in a window or in a borderless window.

Welcome to the MSN home page. MSN. The new MSN website brings you the best in online information and is uniquely yours across the different devices you might use throughout your day. You can stay connected to the best of our services in order to complete your daily tasks and you can customize and organize your home page to suit your interests.

Updates to the default screen and sleep settings now help you use energy more efficiently and extend battery life. You can find efficiency settings in Windows 11 at Settings > System > Power & battery . For a guided walkthrough of how each of the power and battery settings can improve your device's performance, click the button to open the Get ...

In the Taskbar settings, scroll to see the options for customizing, sizing, choosing icons, battery information and much more. Locking the taskbar is handy to make sure it remains how you set it up. Unlock the taskbar later when you want to make changes or change its location on the desktop.

Learn about how tracking prevention works in Microsoft Edge. Adjust your tracking prevention setting to detect and block known trackers.

Closing a Microsoft account means you won’t be able to use it to sign in to any Microsoft products or services, including Outlook.com or Hotmail, OneDrive, Xbox, Skype, Office or Microsoft 365, Rewards and Microsoft Certification.

Here’s how to install the Media Feature Pack: On Windows 10 N: Select Start, then select Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Optional features > Add a feature. Find the Media Feature Pack in the list of available optional features. On Windows 11 N: Select Start, then select Settings > Apps > Optional features.