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.

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

A product key is a 25-character code that's used to activate Windows and helps verify that Windows hasn't been used on more PCs than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.

Did this resolve your issue? Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to change whether you're shown app recommendations when trying to install apps from outside the Store.

From the Overview page, select Office apps and on that page, find the Microsoft 365 product you want to install and select Install. To install Microsoft 365 in a different language, or to install the 64-bit version, use the dropdown to find more options.

How to configure your controller. When you open the Xbox Accessories app, scroll over to your controller and select Configure to get started. Choose New profile, and then make your changes. When you’re done, press the B button for your changes to take effect.

If you want to sign in on a remote computer to install Authenticator, follow these steps. Note: This feature is usable only by users whose admins have enabled remote sign-in. Open Authenticator, and then select > Add work or school account > Sign in. Select Sign in from another device.

Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.

Get to know Game Bar on Windows. Game-specific help for Windows 10/11. Cross-network play on Windows devices and Xbox consoles. How to use cloud gaming. Use Game Bar to capture game clips and screenshots on Windows. Enable PC game mods. Game better with Xbox on Windows.