Sign in using Microsoft Authenticator. Microsoft Authenticator helps you sign in to your accounts if you've forgotten your password, use two-step verification or multi-factor authentication, or have gone passwordless on your account.

You can set up an authenticator app to send a notification to your mobile device or to send you a verification code as your security verification method. You aren't required to use the Microsoft Authenticator app, and you can select a different app during the set up process.

Microsoft Authenticator is a mobile app that helps you sign in to all your accounts without using a password. Notes: Microsoft Authenticator is not available for PC or Mac as authenticator apps are typically designed for smartphones for security reasons. Learn more.

Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows. There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled.

Using alternative sign-in methods like the Microsoft Authenticator app or Outlook for Android, physical security keys, and biometrics are more secure than traditional passwords which can be stolen, hacked, or guessed. How to remove the password from your Microsoft account.

Command prompt shortcuts. Use the following keyboard shortcuts to work more efficiently. Left or right arrow keys - Move the cursor left or right in the current line. Up or down arrow keys - Cycle through the command history of the current session.

When you try to access or work with files and folders in Windows, you experience one or more of the following issues: Issue 1: You receive an "Access Denied" error message or a similar message. Issue 2: You cannot access, change, save, or delete files and folders. Issue 3: You cannot open a file or folder after you install a new version of Windows.

Tip: If you're a small business owner looking for more information on how to get Microsoft 365 set up, visit Small business help & learning. Training: Get started with SharePoint in Microsoft 365. At office.com, sign in to SharePoint, then select the SharePoint tile.

Two-step verification (sometimes called multi-factor authentication) helps protect you by making it more difficult for someone else to sign in to your Microsoft account. It uses two different forms of identity: your password, and a contact method (also known as security info).

Easily open all your favorites at one time in the new Microsoft Edge . In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > Favorites . In the Favorites window, right-click Favorites bar . Choose Open all, or Open all in new window, or Open all in new InPrivate window. Note: This topic is for the new Microsoft Edge .