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.

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 access your Hotmail or Outlook.com email account with your Microsoft Account password. Find troubleshooting tips, service status, and contact information if you have problems signing in.

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.

Learn how to set your preferred home page in different browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. You can use a custom URL, a blank page, or the current page as your home page.

Learn how to use Microsoft Authenticator to sign in to your accounts if you've forgotten your password, use two-step verification or multi-factor authentication, or have gone passwordless. Follow the steps to send a notification, approve a request, or enter a code on another device.

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 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 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.

Learn how to access the web-based version of Outlook for your work or school account. Find out how to troubleshoot common sign-in or sign-out issues, reset your password, and stop automatic sign-in.