Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. There are two methods to which you can activate your product: Online via the internet, and by using the Product Activation Portal.

If you're experiencing minor issues with the sticks or triggers on your controller, or if you are performing a self-repair of your controller and need to recalibrate the sticks or triggers, you can use a self-calibration tool in the Xbox Accessories app.

Microsoft is modernizing the activation experience for perpetual licenses. Beginning December 3, 2025, the traditional telephone-based product activation automation process has been moved from telephone to online. Customers will instead use the Product Activation Portal: Product Activation Portal.

If you want to turn off two-step verification and remove it for all devices, consoles, and apps that you use, follow the steps below. Important Because two-step verification is turned on, you’ll need two forms of identification to sign in to your account.

Install or open the Link to Windows mobile app on your Android device. To do this, open a web browser on your Android device and then enter the link that's displayed on your PC (www.aka.ms/yourpc). Sign into the mobile app with the same Microsoft account that you signed in to on your PC.

Step 2: Sign in to the Xbox network If you bought or installed the game or app from the Microsoft Store on Xbox, make sure you're signed in to the Xbox network.

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We are releasing a new XBOX Update Preview to the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring today. Continue reading below to learn all about what's included with this update. Note If you have enabled Keep my console up to date, the update will download and install automatically.

Website notifications appear in the lower right corner of your screen and are also displayed in the notification center. When notifications are turned on for a website, they will still appear even if Microsoft Edge is closed.

Bleiben Sie mit Freunden in Ihren sozialen Netzwerken in Verbindung, während Sie auf einem Windows-Gerät spielen. Verknüpfen Sie Ihre Favoriten wie Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch und mehr. Mit wenigen Ausnahmen müssen Sie ein Konto nur einmal verknüpfen.