Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
Learn different ways to remove apps and programs from your Windows 10 or 11 device. Find tips for troubleshooting, repairing, and protecting your system from malware.
Change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge
Learn how to switch the default search engine in Microsoft Edge to any site that uses OpenSearch technology. Follow the steps to select your preferred search engine from the menu or add a new one.
Change your browser home page - Microsoft Support
Learn how to change your home page in different browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. You can use a custom URL or the current page as your home page.
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Learn how to reset your Microsoft account password if you forgot it or it stopped working. Follow the steps to verify your identity, get a verification code, and create a new password.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
Learn how to find your BitLocker recovery key, a 48-digit number needed to unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. The recovery key can be attached to your Microsoft account, work or school account, printout, or USB flash drive.
Activate Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Windows 11 using a digital license or a product key. Find out how to check your activation status, link your Microsoft account, and troubleshoot activation issues.
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
Learn how to sign in to Hotmail or Outlook.com with your Microsoft account password. Find troubleshooting tips, service status, and help options for Outlook.com issues.
Applies To: Outlook.com
Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use InPrivate browsing in Microsoft Edge to delete your browsing history, cookies, and site data when you close all InPrivate windows. Find out what Microsoft Edge does and does not do with your data while browsing InPrivate, and how to switch your level of tracking prevention.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Install the latest updates for Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to check for and install updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, and troubleshoot problems with Windows Update. Find answers to FAQs and links to service packs and activation.
Phishing and suspicious behavior in Outlook - Microsoft Support
Learn how to deal with phishing and spoofing scams in Outlook.com, a free email service from Microsoft. Find out how to spot, report and block malicious messages and protect your personal information.
Applies To: Outlook 2024, Outlook 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows