Uninstall from the Start menu. Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall.

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.

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.

Open Firefox, then select the three, horizontal lines next to the profile icon. Select Options, then select the Home icon. Under New Windows and Tabs, select the dropdown next to Homepage and new windows. Choose the option you prefer: Firefox Home (Default), Custom URLs, or Blank Page.

Open Microsoft Edge and select Settings and more . Select Favorites . In the Favorites window, select More options , and then select Import favorites. In the Import from menu, choose whether you want to import your favorites from Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.

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:

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

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.

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

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 .