Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
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.
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.
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
How to help keep your Microsoft account safe and secure. Change or reset your Windows password. Accessing the account of someone who has died. Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Change your browser home page - Microsoft Support
Get the steps for changing your home page in Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
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:
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
How to sign in to Outlook on the web - Microsoft Support
Sign in to Outlook on the web with your work or school account. Go to outlook.office.com. If you're not automatically signed in with your work or school account, follow the prompts to enter the email address and password for your work or school account.
Applies To: Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Outlook on the web, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016
Manage your Microsoft 365 subscription or Office product
For Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscriptions: Select Install premium Microsoft 365 apps and follow the prompts to install or reinstall the desktop apps. On the Microsoft 365 subscription tab, select Manage. From here you can: Renew your subscription with a prepaid code or card. Learn more.
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 for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac, OneNote for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for the web, OneNote for the web, PowerPoint for the web, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Professional 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2024 for Mac, Word 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2024 for Mac, OneNote 2024 for Mac, Office 2024 for Mac, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2021 for Mac, Word 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2021 for Mac, OneNote 2021 for Mac, Office 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, PowerPoint 2019 for Mac, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 admin, Outlook on the web, Word Web App, Microsoft account dashboard, New Outlook for Windows
Install the latest updates for Windows - Microsoft Support
Windows 11 automatically downloads and installs updates to make sure your device is secure and up to date. This means you receive the latest fixes and security updates, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. To check for updates manually, select Start > Settings > Windows Update .
Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
The following desktop keyboard shortcuts allows you to efficiently open, close, navigate, and perform tasks across the desktop environment, including the Start menu, Taskbar, Settings, and more. Alt + F4 - Close active window. (If no active window is present, a shutdown box appears.)