How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account
Learn how to recover a hacked or compromised account, what to do next, and how to prevent your account from being compromised in the future.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
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How to verify your Outlook.com account - Microsoft Support
Verify your Outlook.com account to prove that you're a human and not an automated program that sends spam.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
How to reset the Hosts file back to the default - Microsoft Support
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Edit your passwords in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
Go to Settings and more > Settings > Profiles > Passwords . Next to the password you want to change, select More actions , and then select Edit. When prompted, authenticate yourself to the operating system to get access to the password information. After you successfully authenticate yourself, in the Edit password dialog, update your password, and then select Done.
Download files from the web - Microsoft Support
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Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
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Getting the most out of Microsoft Rewards - Microsoft Support
Try to earn points from more than one country the same day. Redeem points from outside the country where those points were earned. Need more help? If you cannot find what you're looking for here, fill out the form for Microsoft Rewards Support and a member of the support team will contact you.
Manage website notifications in Microsoft Edge
Website notifications appear in the lower right corner of your screen and are also displayed in the notification center. When notifications are turned on for a website, they will still appear even if Microsoft Edge is closed.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard