Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows. Applies To. 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.

Having trouble connecting to your email from Outlook on your desktop? Follow these steps to let Outlook diagnose and fix errors in your Outlook mail profile that might be causing the issue.

However, you can change the default search engine to any site that uses OpenSearch technology. To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Perform a search in the address bar using the search engine you want to set as your default. Select Settings and more > Settings .

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:

Activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office that's pre-installed on a new Windows device. If this screen appears, a trial version of Microsoft 365 Family or a trial version of a non-subscription version of Office is installed.

Get the steps for changing your home page in Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Help for admins of small businesses. Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.

Chat or receive a call back from a technical support expert: If you have a Microsoft 365 Basic, Microsoft 365 Personal, or Microsoft 365 Family subscription, get questions answered from anywhere via chat or request to receive a call back from one of our technical support experts.

If you're having trouble installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows. For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ. Learn about Windows service packs and download the latest updates for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.

Manage your Microsoft 365 subscription or Office product. You can manage all of your Microsoft subscriptions in your Microsoft account dashboard. Select each subscription to change when and how you pay, or to see order history & receipts. Choose your account type.