Generally, if you bought a physical copy of Windows, the product key should be on a label or card inside the box that Windows came in. If Windows came preinstalled on your PC, the product key should appear on a sticker on your device. If you’ve lost or can’t find the product key, contact the manufacturer. To ensure your product key is ...

Activate Windows using a product key. A product key is a 25-character code, that looks like this: PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX. During installation, you'll be prompted to enter a product key. Or, after installation, to enter the product key, select the Start button, and then select Settings > System > Activation > Update product ...

Avoid and report Microsoft technical support scams. Microsoft will never proactively reach out to you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. If you receive a phone call claiming to be from Microsoft, or see a pop-up window on your PC with a fake warning message and a phone number to call and get your “issue” fixed, it’s better to ...

Fortunately, these scams are often easy to spot. Let's take a good look at the clues in this example that pretends to be a subscription confirmation to Norton LifeLock. 1. The sender address. The sender's email address is often the first clue that the message is a fake. In this example they haven't even tried to make it look real.

On your PC, press the Start button , then select Settings > Devices (on Windows 11: Settings > Bluetooth & devices). Choose Add Bluetooth or other device (on Windows 11: Add device), then select Everything else. Choose Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller from the list. When connected, the Xbox button on the controller ...

How to open PC Health Check. In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to search for “PC Health Check,” then select it from the list of results. If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version. If you don't have PC Health Check installed, you can install it by going to https://aka.ms ...

To use the app on your console, make sure that your accessory is connected, and then: Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Accessories. When the Xbox Accessories app launches, select Configure under the accessory that you want to adjust. If you have more than one accessory attached ...

Sign in to the Advanced security options page of your Microsoft Account. Select Add a new way to sign in or verify then choose how you would like to receive security codes. Note: VOIP numbers cannot be added as a way to sign in or get verification codes. We'll send a security code to the new number or email to confirm.

Select the product you need help with. We'll show you self-help options first. Additional help is available if you need it, including live chat with a Microsoft specialist. Microsoft 365. Office. Windows. Xbox. Surface devices. Copilot.

Create Windows 11 installation media. On the Windows 11 software download page , select Create tool now and follow the instructions to install Windows 11. Warning: Microsoft recommends against installing Windows 11 on a device that does not meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements.