Potentially unwanted applications (PUA) are a category of software that can cause your machine to run slowly, display unexpected ads, or at worst, install other software which may be more harmful or annoying. Windows Security has reputation-based protection that can help protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications.

Windows 10 Update Assistant. The Windows 10 Update Assistant downloads and installs feature updates on your device. Feature updates like Windows 10, version 1909 (a.k.a. the Windows 10 November 2019 Update) offer new functionality and help keep your systems secure.

To do this, select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & internet > Properties > View Wi-Fi security key. Note: You can also view the password of saved networks on the Manage known networks page by selecting any network and then View Wi-Fi security key .

If your Windows 11 device doesn’t have a SIM card or eSIM, you can still connect to a cellular network by plugging in an external cellular device (also called a cellular modem or mobile broadband device). Either way, you must have a data plan from a mobile operator to connect.

Wirelessly connect your PC to a TV, projector, another PC, or other kind of external display that supports Miracast. Windows 11 Windows 10. Turn on your TV or projector. If you're using a Miracast dongle or adapter, make sure it's plugged in to the display. On your PC, make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.

This article covers error codes that are generated by Device Manager in Windows. You probably reached this article because Device Manager or another tool like DXDiag reported an error code, and you are not sure how to resolve it.

In some scenarios, you may be able to resolve connectivity issues by refreshing the Network Address Translation (NAT) table. To refresh the NAT table on a router where UPnP is already enabled, you need to disable UPnP, save your changes, and then power cycle your router.

Messages received from any email address or domain in your safe senders and recipients list are never sent to your Junk Email folder. IMPORTANT: The server that hosts your mailbox may have junk email filtering settings that block messages before they reach your mailbox.

Cybercriminals typically pretend to be reputable companies, friends, or acquaintances in a fake message, which contains a link to a phishing website. Select the headings below for more information. Phishing is a popular form of cybercrime because of how effective it is. Cybercriminals have been successful using emails, text messages, and direct ...

Add a payment method to your Microsoft account. You can add your credit card, debit card, bank account, PayPal account, or mobile phone as a new payment method for your Microsoft account. Note: Not all payment methods are supported in all regions.