Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
Learn different ways to remove apps and programs from your Windows 10 or 11 device. Find tips for troubleshooting, repairing, and protecting your system from malware.
Change your browser home page - Microsoft Support
Learn how to set your preferred 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.
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Learn how to reset your Microsoft account password if you forgot it or it stopped working. Follow the steps to verify your identity, get a verification code, and create a new password.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
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
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.
Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use keys or combinations of keys to perform tasks faster in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Find lists of shortcuts for desktop, virtual desktop, Windows key, File Explorer, Settings, command prompt, and more.
Phishing and suspicious behavior in Outlook - Microsoft Support
Learn how to deal with phishing and spoofing scams in Outlook.com, a free email service from Microsoft. Find out how to spot, report and block malicious messages and protect your personal information.
Applies To:
Outlook 2024, Outlook 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows
Activate Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Windows 11 using a digital license or a 25-character product key. Find out how to check your activation status, link your Microsoft account, and troubleshoot activation issues.
Install the latest updates for Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to check for and install updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, and troubleshoot problems with Windows Update. Find answers to FAQs and links to service packs and activation.