A BitLocker recovery key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. This key, which is a 48-digit number, is used to regain access to the drive. You might be prompted for the BitLocker recovery key during startup, due to a security risk or hardware change:

At this time, you cannot use your Google credentials to sign in to your Microsoft account, but you can use your Gmail address as a way to prove who you are. To add your Gmail address as a way to sign in, go to Manage how you sign in to Microsoft .

If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.

The Xbox Action for Google Assistant lets you control your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console from any Google Assistant or Google Home-enabled device. You can set up Google Assistant on your console and with the Google Home app.

You'll need to ensure that the password stored in Microsoft Edge matches the password you've set for the website. Go to Settings and more > Settings > Profiles > Passwords . Next to the password you want to change, select More actions , and then select Edit.

You can use the same contacts in both Google Gmail and Outlook, without adding them manually to both locations. Import your contacts from Google Gmail to Outlook. Log on to Google Contacts.

Copilot is available in the Home tab of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on the web if you are a Copilot subscriber. If you also have a Microsoft 365 subscription that includes the Microsoft 365 desktop apps then you should find Copilot available in those apps as well.

However, you can change the default search engine to any site that uses OpenSearch technology. To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Perform a search in the address bar using the search engine you want to set as your default. Select Settings and more > Settings .

Get the steps for changing your home page in Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

By importing a snapshot of your Google calendar into Outlook, you can see it alongside other calendars in the Outlook Calendar View. To keep the imported calendar up-to-date, subscribe to the Google Calendar in Outlook.