Windows 10: Simple Questions Thread - Week of January 5th, 2020

Welcome to the Simple Questions thread, for questions that don't need their own thread. We still recommend you use the search, FAQ/Wiki on the sidebar, or even a Bing search before asking. Also please post tech support related questions on /r/techsupport.

Some examples of questions to ask:

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  Is this super cheap Windows key legitimate? (probably not)
  
  
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  How can I get the 1909 update?
  
  
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  Can you recommend a program to play music?
  
  
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  How do I get back to the old Sound Control Panel?
  

Sorting by New is recommend and is the default.

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End of Support for Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows 7: January 14, 2020

Will Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) continue to protect my computer after the end of support?

No, your Windows 7 computer is not protected by MSE after January 14, 2020. MSE is unique to Windows 7 and follows the same lifecycle dates for support. Learn
more about MSE.

Source:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4527878/faq-about-extended-security-updates-for-windows-7


Also:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4057281/windows-7-support-will-end-on-january-14-2020

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EDIT: Both above articles got updated. Article 4527878 on Dec 18, 2019, Article 4057281 on Dec 16, 2019:

" Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) will continue to receive signature updates after January 14, 2020. However, the MSE platform will no longer be updated.
"

Also see:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-AMA/Microsoft-Security-Essentials-availability-after-Win7-EOL/m-p/1070283

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Suggest reading everything here:
Answers to common security questions - Best Practices

especially:

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools
  

Pinned until 12/25

 

Changes to Cortana services on January 31st, 2020

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4531683

 

Windows 7 support will end on January 14, 2020

Windows 7 support will end on January 14, 2020. After that, technical assistance and software updates from Windows Update that help protect your PC will no longer be available for the product. While you could continue to use your
PC running Windows 7, without continued software and security updates, it will be at greater risk for viruses and malware. Microsoft strongly recommends that you move to a new PC running Windows 10 sometime before January 2020 to avoid a situation where you
need service or support that is no longer available.

Want to learn more about Windows 7 end of support? Check out these
frequently asked questions. And if you haven’t already, check out
microsoft.com/windows7 to learn what you can do to prepare for end of support. From backing up your files to finding a new computer that fits your needs, we’ve got
tools to help you transition with ease.