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 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.
Change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge
Learn how to switch your default search engine in Microsoft Edge to Bing or any other site that uses OpenSearch technology. Follow the steps to select your preferred search engine from the menu or add a new one.
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
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Learn how to change or reset your Microsoft account password if you know or don't know your current password. Follow the steps to verify your identity, get a verification code, and create a new password.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
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.
Applies To: Outlook.com
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
Learn how to find your BitLocker recovery key, a 48-digit number needed to unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. The recovery key can be attached to your Microsoft account, work or school account, printout, or USB flash drive.
How to sign in to Outlook on the web - Microsoft Support
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.
Applies To: Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Outlook on the web, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016
Activate Windows - Microsoft Support
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.
Import your favorites in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
Learn how to import your favorites from Google Chrome or other browsers into Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 or Mac. Follow the steps to select the browser, choose the items to import, and find your favorites on the Favorites bar.