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

Alpha Skip-Ahead Ring (2606.260429-2200) Hey Xbox Insiders! We are releasing a new Xbox Update Preview to the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring today. Continue reading below to learn all about what's included with this update.

You can resolve problems with Microsoft Authenticator by checking the tips in this article and reviewing some of the known errors.

This page provides support links for home users and support phone numbers for business users.

If you see error 0x82d4000b, check the Xbox service status. Find more solutions here.

Learn how to find a Windows product key for activation, and when you'll use a digital license instead.

If you see error code 0x87e00196, you'll need to reinstall your Gaming Services package. Find out how here.

Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. This article will help you troubleshoot and fix common activation errors in Windows. For help finding your product key, see Find your Windows product key. For troubleshooting and other info about updating Windows 11, see Windows Update: FAQ or ...

Learn how to use the Gaming Services Repair Tool to troubleshoot installation and update issues with Gaming Services on PC.

Announcements and messages This section provides key notifications related to this release, including announcements, change logs, and end-of-support notices.