On your Windows device, launch the Xbox app for Windows. Select Search on the taskbar, type Xbox, and then select it from the list. If the app isn’t installed, you can get it for free from the Microsoft Store. Sign in with your Microsoft account. In the sidebar menu on the left, select Cloud Gaming.

Earn points with Microsoft Rewards. Learn about cloud gaming on Xbox using your Android, iOS, or Windows device.

How to make PC games work better. Troubleshoot game audio or video issues on Windows. Troubleshoot gameplay, performance, and stability issues on a Windows device. How to get software and driver updates for Windows devices. Optimize available storage by customizing game installations.

Learn how to redeem a gift card, code, or Office product key and spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, or Xbox.

Locate your product key for Windows 10 or Windows 11. Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you'll need either a 25-character product key or a digital license to activate it.

Find your Windows settings in a snap! Select the Start button, then select Settings . From there, browse the categories or use search to find what you're looking for. Windows 11 Windows 10. Tips: Most apps have their own settings. In the app, select Settings to make app-specific changes.

See how Xbox cloud gaming works on Android, Apple, and Windows devices, as well as Xbox consoles and Samsung smart TVs.

Cloud gaming on your Xbox console. Game Pass Ultimate or a supported free-to-play game is required for cloud gaming. Join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. To see where cloud gaming is currently supported, see the “Cloud gaming (Ultimate only)” column in: Xbox Supported Countries/Regions.

Check your network connection status. Windows 11 Windows 10. Windows 11 Windows 10. Windows 11 lets you quickly check your network connection status. Select the Start button, then type settings. Select Settings > Network & internet. The status of your network connection will appear at the top.

Cast to a display from a Windows PC. You can wirelessly connect your PC to a TV, projector, or other kind of external display that supports Miracast. Turn on your TV, projector, or other display. If you're using a Miracast dongle or adapter, make sure it's plugged in to the display.