Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows. There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled.

Windows 11 Windows 10. If your system is asking you for your BitLocker recovery key, the following information may help you locate your recovery key and understand why you're being asked to provide it. Important: Microsoft support is unable to provide, or recreate, a lost BitLocker recovery key.

If you can't sign in to your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account, or you're not sure how to sign in or sign out, here are some solutions.

Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. 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.

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

To successfully link your PC and Android device, you should sign in to the same Microsoft account on both. You can check this by following these steps: On your PC: Open your browser and visit https://account.microsoft.com/devices/android-ios. Sign in with your Microsoft account.

This setting allows you to choose if any of your apps can access the camera. It doesn't set which specific apps can access the camera. Once you've allowed your apps to access the camera, you can change the setting for each app. Find the app you want, then turn on camera access for that app.

If you're having problems accessing Outlook.com, you can see the status of Microsoft Office Online Services at the Service Health portal. If you're having problems sending or receiving email, read how to Fix Outlook.com email sync issues . Last updated: 2 April 2024.

Add an app to run automatically at startup in Windows 10. Select the Start button and scroll to find the app you want to run at startup. Right-click the app, select More, and then select Open file location. This opens the location where the shortcut to the app is saved.

Edit photos and videos in Windows. Whether you like to apply changes that affect your photo's quality, feel, and look—or you want to add information on top of your photos, the Microsoft Photos app in Windows gives you all kinds of options for getting your photos and videos looking their best.