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Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows - Microsoft Support Driver updates for most hardware devices in Windows are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update Windows Update updates drivers for various hardware including network adapters, printers, scanners, and video cards Drivers updated through Windows Update are normally recent and up to date However, drivers can also be updated through Device Manager Drivers updated through
Manage app permissions for a camera in Windows - Microsoft Support Manage app permissions for a camera in Windows Note: Camera privacy settings for desktop apps can't be changed at an individual desktop app level Desktop apps include apps installed from the internet, a USB drive, or apps installed by an IT administrator Internet browsers, like Microsoft Edge, and video conferencing apps, like Microsoft Teams, are desktop apps that need this setting turned on
Activate Windows - Microsoft Support Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account
User Account Control settings - Microsoft Support When an action requires administrator-level permissions, UAC prompts you to approve or deny the change This helps protect your Windows device from malicious software and unauthorized modifications You can change the UAC behavior by opening the Control Panel > System and Security > Change User Account Control settings