Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support
Installation media, such as a USB flash drive, can be used to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation of Windows, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go to the software download website, where step-by-step instructions can be found.
Find your Windows product key - Microsoft Support
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.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Reinstall Windows - Microsoft Support
If you're having problems with Windows 11 on your PC or you want a fresh copy of Windows 11 without the clutter of old files or apps, you can reinstall Windows 11 to try and fix your issues and return your PC to a cleaner state.
Xbox subscription cancellations and refunds | Xbox Support
Learn more about our Xbox subscription refund policy. You can receive a refund within 30 days of your initial purchase or before your first recurring billing date (whichever is sooner) by canceling your subscription in the steps that are outlined in the section “Canceling a subscription.”.
Activate Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.
Subscriptions & billing | Xbox Support
Update an Xbox subscription for you or your child. Making sure your Xbox digital subscription is valid for your country or region. Turn on recurring billing for your Xbox subscription. Get help with EA Play for Xbox.
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
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:
Activate Office - Microsoft Support
To use Microsoft 365 on your new device, you can activate Microsoft 365 as a 1-month trial of Microsoft 365 Family. You can also buy Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office, add Microsoft 365 to an existing Microsoft 365 subscription, or enter a product key from a new product key card.
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
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or ...
If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
How to open PC Health Check. In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to search for PC Health Check, then select it from the list of results. If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version.