Use the search box to find your apps, files, settings, help, and more on Windows—plus unlock the power of the web with quick access to online information like time zone conversions, fact lookup, trending searches, and search results for navigating to websites faster.

In Windows 10, go to Start > Settings > Search > Permissions & History. In Windows 11, go to Start > Settings > Privacy & security > Search permissions. Under SafeSearch, select your preference: If you select Strict, your setting will be shared with Bing in your browser.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Do you need some help installing Quick Assist? For the best experience, download and install the new version of the Quick Assist app from Microsoft Store. If you have problems installing Quick Assist, here are some steps to try to get it installed and working properly. Install the new app. Open the new app. Pin Quick Assist.

Cortana is Microsoft’s personal productivity assistant that helps you save time and focus attention on what matters most. To get started, select the Cortana icon on the taskbar. If you’re not sure what to say, try asking, "What can you do?" Here are some things Cortana can do for you: Manage your calendar and keep your schedule up to date.

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Find a message or item with Instant Search. How to troubleshoot Outlook when search isn’t working (returning no results, incomplete results, can’t find older emails, and more).

The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant can help you automatically diagnose and fix a range of Outlook problems. You will need to download the application to your local computer, sign in with your home, work, or school account and select the issue you want help with.

In the search box on the taskbar, type winver, then select winver from the list of results. Need to know about required disk space, error codes, removing an installed update, or other update questions? Find more help at Windows Update: FAQ. Note: Windows 10 Update Assistant doesn't run on ARM-based PCs.

Get started with Microsoft Edge. AutoComplete in Internet Explorer 11 saves time by remembering passwords for websites and filling-in content in forms. To update AutoComplete settings: In the search box on the taskbar, type Internet Explorer and then choose it from the results. Select Tools > Internet options.

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