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.

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

Change or reset your Windows password. Accessing the account of someone who has died. Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.

Depending on your product and if it's still in support, Microsoft support experts are available to help you with a broad selection of support options and able to address product and service challenges for a more personalized experience.

We understand that sometimes purchases of digital game products don’t go as planned. When that happens, we’ll help you request a refund. Refunds are typically issued for requests meeting the following criteria: Requests are made within 14 days of the purchase date.

Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

To turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off: Select Start , then open Settings . Under Privacy & security , select Windows Security > Firewall & network protection . Open Windows Security settings. Select a network profile: Domain network, Private network, or Public network.

There are three methods to which you can activate your product: Online via the internet, by telephone using our automated systems, and by a live support advocate. Online: When you begin activation, Windows will try to use your internet connection to activate online.

Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based subscription service that combines the latest AI-powered apps, so you can create and share anywhere, on any device. Buy or try Microsoft 365. Get apps and games from Microsoft Store on a Windows 10 PC.

Add, remove or update an email address or phone number. If you want to make changes to the email addresses or phone numbers associated with your Microsoft account, use our guided support tool below to help you update the right information in the right way.