Some Office 2019, Office 2016, and Office 2013 products come with a product key. If yours did, before installing Microsoft 365 for the first time, sign in with an existing or new Microsoft account and enter your product key at office.com/setup. Redeeming your key is what links your account with Microsoft 365 so you only have to do this once.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track. Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)

Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements. If you changed your hardware in order to upgrade to Windows 11 and the system is not recognizing the change in a timely manner, this article explains how to initiate the assessment manually.

Learn how to add user accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With an account, each person has separate files, browser favorites, and a private desktop.

Use Game Bar to capture game clips and screenshots on Windows. From the developer (6) – Stay in the know from the creators of your favorite games. Gallery (7) – Your game clips and screenshots will show up here. Looking for Group (8) – Use Looking for Group to find players for your favorite multiplayer games.

Find out how to submit a request for a refund for a purchase of digital Xbox content.

Unlink a device in the Phone Link. To successfully remove a device, follow the steps below. You'll need to complete all steps for both your Android device and your PC in order to successfully unlink your device.

There are a couple ways to play Xbox console games remotely: Xbox app for mobile. Xbox app for Windows. For mobile app setup details, go to: All about the Xbox app on mobile. If you don’t have the Xbox app for Windows installed, it’s free in the Microsoft Store: Get the app.

Windows 11 in S mode is designed for security and performance, exclusively running apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to switch out of S mode. Windows 11 in S mode is only available in the Windows 11 Home edition.

You can view and clear your Microsoft Edge browsing history stored on a single device, across all synced devices, and in the cloud. You may choose to clear your browsing history at any time.