Security, privacy, & accounts

Create a user account

Learn how to create Microsoft accounts and local user accounts to easily share a PC with other people, while keeping your info more secure.

Security checklist for Windows

Help make your PC more secure by using features like Windows Defender and Windows Firewall, installing important updates, and backing up your files.

How can I help protect my PC from viruses?

Learn about Windows Firewall, Windows updates, antivirus programs, and other ways you can help prevent malicious software from running on your PC.

Turn off express settings that you chose while setting up Windows

Learn which settings are turned on if you selected Express settings during setup, and how to turn them off. These settings include recommended updates, device installation settings, and problem reporting.