What is Action Center?
Action Center is a central place to view alerts and take actions
that can help keep Windows running smoothly.
Action Center notifies you when items need your
attention
Action Center lists important messages about security and
maintenance settings that need your attention. Red items in Action Center are
labeled Important, and indicate significant issues that
should be addressed soon, such as an outdated antivirus program that needs
updating. Yellow items are suggested tasks that you should consider addressing,
like recommended maintenance tasks.
To view details about either the Security or
Maintenance section, click the heading or the arrow next
to the heading to expand or collapse the section. If you don’t want to see
certain types of messages, you can choose to hide them from view.
Get a quick summary of your computer's status
You can quickly see whether there are any new messages in Action
Center by placing your mouse over the Action Center icon
in the
notification area on the taskbar. Click the icon to view more detail, and click
a message to address the issue. Or, open Action Center to view the message in
its entirety.
If you’re having a problem with your computer, check Action Center
to see if the issue has been identified. If it hasn’t, you can also find helpful
links to troubleshooters and other tools that can help fix problems.
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