If you're looking for product keys for Office, apps, games, and more, see Find your Microsoft downloads and product keys. Learn how to find a Windows product key for activation, and when you'll use a digital license instead.

Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

Let's take a good look at the clues in this example that pretends to be a subscription confirmation to Norton LifeLock. 1. The sender address. The sender's email address is often the first clue that the message is a fake. In this example they haven't even tried to make it look real.

Create Windows 11 installation media. On the Windows 11 software download page, select Create tool now and follow the instructions to install Windows 11. Warning: Microsoft recommends against installing Windows 11 on a device that does not meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements.

Note: If you prefer to see links for drivers in a table format, you can find that in Manage and deploy Surface driver and firmware updates. You'll find direct links to downloadable packages that contain driver and firmware updates for Surface devices. You'll also find a section about imaging for IT professionals.

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Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.

Block pop-ups in Microsoft Edge. Applies To. The Microsoft Edge feature that blocks pop-ups is effective in preventing websites from automatically opening a new window or tab, or a partial window on top of your current web page. This feature is turned on by default.

Get to know your way around Windows 11, from where to search to how to stay organized. Watch the video and read tips about new features.

If you get an error code while downloading and installing Windows updates, the Update Troubleshooter can help resolve the problem. Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters. Next, under Most frequent, select Windows Update > Run.