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. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.
Find and open File Explorer - Microsoft Support
To check it out in Windows 10, select its icon on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard. Here are some noteworthy changes for Windows 10: OneDrive is now part of File Explorer. For a quick primer on how it works, check out OneDrive on your PC.
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Enter code and reset password. Confirm the code to create a new password. Learn how to create a strong password. Paste or type the code you received and select Next. Type your new password and select Next.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge
To add a different search engine, perform a search in the address bar using that search engine (or a website that supports search, like a wiki site). Then go to Settings and more > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Address bar and search.
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
A BitLocker recovery key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. This key, which is a 48-digit number, is used to regain access to the drive. You might be prompted for the BitLocker recovery key during startup, due to a security risk or hardware change:
Change your browser home page - Microsoft Support
Open Firefox, then select the three, horizontal lines next to the profile icon. Select Options, then select the Home icon. Under New Windows and Tabs, select the dropdown next to Homepage and new windows. Choose the option you prefer: Firefox Home (Default), Custom URLs, or Blank Page.
Change or update your email password in Outlook for Windows
Change your password with your email provider. See the following sections for instructions on changing your email account password for several major email providers. If your email account provider isn't listed, contact your admin or the email provider's help desk.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Microsoft 365 admin, New Outlook for Windows
Import your favorites in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
Open Microsoft Edge and select Settings and more . Select Favorites . In the Favorites window, select More options , and then select Import favorites. In the Import from menu, choose whether you want to import your favorites from Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.
Contact Us - Microsoft Support
Help for admins of small businesses. Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.
Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
You can open an InPrivate window in different ways: Select and hold (right-click) the Microsoft Edge logo in the taskbar and select New InPrivate window. In Microsoft Edge, select and hold (right-click) a link and select Open link in InPrivate window. In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > New InPrivate window.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard