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

Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

How to redeem a code on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Store. Press the View button to open the side menu, and then select Redeem. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.

Download and install the new Microsoft Edge. Make sure you have administrator privileges on your device and do the following: Go to the Microsoft Edge web page to download and install Microsoft Edge on your Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android device.

With a Microsoft or Xbox gift card, you let the lucky recipient choose the gift they want. To buy a gift card, visit: Microsoft and Xbox gift cards. Note Microsoft Store links may not be available in all markets. Make sure to check the product page for info about availability in your region.

If you pre-ordered a game and want to cancel, you can do so up to 10 days before the game launches at: Order history. After this time, you may be billed, and you’ll need to request a refund to cancel your order. For more info about digital game pre-orders, see: Pre-order Xbox digital games in the Microsoft Store.

Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. Applies To. Windows 11 Windows 10. If you run into problems trying to connect to a Bluetooth device, here are some troubleshooting steps to try. Note: For general info about how to connect a Bluetooth device to your PC, see Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows.

If you’re unable to read all 25 characters of your digital code, you’ll need to request a replacement code by contacting aka.ms/contactxboxsupport. When you contact support, make sure to provide the proof of purchase, the serial number, and a picture of the damaged code.

If your device isn’t up to date or needs attention, PC Health Check will let you know. Use this section of PC Health Check to get info on how your batteries are performing compared to their original capacity for devices with one or two batteries.

Select action center on the right side of the taskbar, and then move the slider to adjust the brightness. (If the slider isn't there, see the Notes section below.) Under Brightness and color, look for the Change brightness for the built-in display slider to fine-tune the brightness level.