Redeem a gift card or code to your Microsoft account
How to redeem a gift card, Xbox download code or token. Both Microsoft and Xbox gift cards and download codes and tokens work the same way: once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows or Xbox, and you can get downloads for the latest apps, games, movies, TV shows, and Surface, Xbox, and accessories.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
Uninstall from the Start menu. Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown.
Send and receive text messages from your PC - Microsoft Support
Adding Emojis to your conversation. Below the message box are three buttons to help you insert content into your message. The emoji button opens menus where you can quickly search for what you want.
How to earn Microsoft Rewards points - Microsoft Support
Buy stuff from Microsoft Store online (from your mobile device, on Xbox One, in the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 10/11 or Windows 8.1 device, or via the web).
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Update drivers manually in Windows - Microsoft Support
Note: The best and safest way to get driver updates in Windows is always through Windows Update.If you are having problems with Windows Update, you might see if any of the links at Update Windows can help you out first.
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
Tips: While signing in, select Yes at the "Stay signed in?" prompt if you want to go straight to your mailbox next time (not recommended for shared computers). Alternatively, check the "Don't show this again" box and select No to be prompted for your password each time.. If you can't sign in, or have forgotten your username or password, use our sign-in troubleshooter.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
Get help with a digital code or gift card | Xbox Support
All Xbox digital codes are 25 characters long, include both numbers and letters, and are formatted in five blocks of five characters (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx).
Activate Office - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Office pre-installed on new Windows 10 PCs or with a new product key.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, Project for Office 365
Find your documents in Windows - Microsoft Support
Find your files in Windows 11 using one of these methods. Search from the taskbar: Type the name of a document (or a keyword from it) into the search box on the taskbar.You'll see results for documents across your PC and OneDrive.
Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support
To create the installation media, here's what you'll need: A PC with a reliable internet connection. The download time will vary, depending on your internet connection.