Learn different ways to remove apps and programs from your Windows 10 or 11 device. Find tips for troubleshooting, repairing, and removing malware.

Learn how to activate Windows 11 using a digital license or a 25-character product key. Find out how to check your activation status, link your Microsoft account, and troubleshoot activation issues.

Learn how to activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office on your device. Find troubleshooting tips for common activation errors and product keys.

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.

Learn how to locate your 48-digit BitLocker recovery key when you need to unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. The key can be attached to your Microsoft account, work or school account, printout, or USB flash drive.

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.

Learn how to check for and install updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 automatically or manually. Find answers to common questions and troubleshoot problems with Windows Update.

Learn how to use keys or combinations of keys to perform tasks faster in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Find lists of shortcuts for desktop, virtual desktop, Windows key, File Explorer, Settings, command prompt, and more.

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.

Learn how to open and use InPrivate windows in Microsoft Edge to delete your browsing history, cookies, and site data when you close them. Find out what InPrivate does and does not do with your data, location, and extensions.