Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
Learn how to uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows 10 or 11 using different methods. Find tips and troubleshooters for common issues and errors.
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. Follow the steps for each browser to customize your home page settings.
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Learn how to recover your Microsoft account password if you know your username but not your password. 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 locate your BitLocker recovery key, a 48-digit number needed to unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. See where to find it attached to your Microsoft account, work or school account, printout, or USB flash drive.
Contact Us - Microsoft Support
Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent for Microsoft 365, Office, Windows, Xbox, Surface, and more. Sign in to get personalized help and access live chat with a Microsoft specialist.
Activate Office - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office with different scenarios and methods. Find troubleshooting tips for activation errors and product keys.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, Project for Office 365
Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use keys or combinations of keys to perform tasks faster in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Find shortcuts for desktop, virtual desktop, Windows key, File Explorer, Settings, command prompt, and more.
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.
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