How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account
If your account has been hacked, use our sign-in helper tool below to help guide you to the right solutions. The tool will ask for your email address or phone number, and either show appropriate self-help, or offer the chance to talk to an agent.
Disk cleanup in Windows - Microsoft Support
Disk cleanup in Windows. Windows 11 Windows 10. To delete temporary files: In the search box on the taskbar, type disk cleanup, and select Disk Cleanup from the list of results. Select the drive you want to clean up, and then select OK. Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of.
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Perform an offline system update | Xbox Support
When the flash drive is inserted, the Offline system update option on the Xbox Startup Troubleshooter becomes active. Use the D-pad and A button on your controller to select Offline system update to initiate the update using the files saved on your flash drive. Note The console restart may take several minutes.
Focused Inbox for Outlook - Microsoft Support
Focused Inbox in Outlook for Mac. Focused Inbox on mobile devices. Turn on Focused Inbox, and move items between Focused and Other folders, Includes instructions for new Outlook, classic Outlook, and the web versions of Outlook.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016
Enforcements | Xbox Support
Ineligible enforcements include those with shorter duration periods, content takedowns with no accompanying service suspension, and suspensions that are no longer active. Sign in to your account to view your enforcements. Find out how to submit a case review and learn more about your Xbox enforcements.
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
You can start a scan for malware any time you like. Note: Microsoft Defender currently offers anti-malware on Windows, Android, and macOS. From the Microsoft Defender dashboard. If you want a deeper scan, instead of selecting Quick scan in step 3, select Scan options and choose the type of scan you want.
Applies To: Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
My Outlook.com account has been hacked - Microsoft Support
To get help and troubleshoot other Microsoft products and services, enter your problem here . Post questions, follow discussions and share your knowledge in the Outlook.com Community. If you think your Outlook email account has been compromised, see this article.
Applies To: Outlook.com
Track my Microsoft Rewards orders - Microsoft Support
If you want to track your Microsoft Rewards order after you redeem an award, sign in to the Rewards page with your Microsoft account, select Redeem and then select Order history. On the Order history page, find your order and then look under Status. Open Rewards dashboard.
Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
To turn on Internet Explorer mode, use the following steps. In the address bar for Microsoft Edge, type edge://settings/defaultbrowser and then click Enter. Slide the Allow sites to be reloaded in Internet Explorer toggle to ON. Restart Microsoft Edge. Internet Explorer mode is now enabled.