Why accounts are locked and disabled. Microsoft accounts are usually locked if the account holder has violated our Microsoft Services Agreement.Here are some common reasons why accounts are locked, though not all account locks occur for these reasons:

Important: You don't need to remove old security information unless there is an account security risk (e.g. someone else has access to your old mailbox).

That verification method isn’t working right now: Sometimes the block may be tied to the verification method you are using.Try using another verification method connected to your account. For example, if you are using SMS to verify yourself and are hitting a block, try using an alternate email that is connected to the account to receive your authorization code.

When you’re away from your console or your Windows 10/11 device, you can still get ready to play your next Xbox console game. Use the Xbox mobile app, the Xbox Game Pass app, or the Microsoft Store on PC to remotely install games—so your games are ready when you are.

注意 在某些情况下，你可能无法运行游戏服务修复工具，除非你在电脑上以本地管理员身份登录。 当 Windows OS 为 20H1 或更早版本时，会发生这种情况。 如果无法运行游戏服务修复工具，则需要更新 Windows OS 版本。

This troubleshooter assists customers whose machines are not yet updated to the latest release, Windows 10 Version 1607. This update will initially be released only to a small set of targeted customers. This set will expand over time. Windows users can start the assistant from this article.

這些數位遊戲購買的退款條款涵蓋 Microsoft Store 的數位遊戲方案、Xbox 應用程式 (不含電影和電視應用程式)、數位化的遊戲搭售方案，以及數位耐久性和消耗性的遊戲方案, 無論是透過 Xbox 主機裝置或僅限於您的電腦提供 (統稱「數位遊戲產品」) 提供，例如遊戲季票、虛擬貨幣和微交易。

When you delete an online-only file from your device, you delete it from your OneDrive on all devices and online. You can restore deleted files and folders from your OneDrive recycle bin on the web for up to 30 days for items stored in OneDrive personal (when you're signed in with a Microsoft account), or for up to 93 days for items stored in OneDrive for work or school or SharePoint in ...

New to Xbox gaming on PC? Here's how to get started.

Buy stuff from Microsoft Store online (from your mobile device, on Xbox One, in the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 10/11 or Windows 8.1 device, or via the web).