Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. 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.

Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.

To find a customer service phone number in your country, please click a region and find your country. Note: Support cases for Surface devices may only be initiated online.

Follow these steps to update your settings to your new country/region, and then restart your Xbox console. When you make your first purchase in the new locale, you'll be prompted to update your billing info. Sign in to your Xbox console. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.

If you don't recognize a charge on your account, you can now investigate it on the Manage your payments page of your Microsoft account dashboard. Learn more. Here are the most likely causes for an unrecognized charge: A Microsoft subscription has recurring billing enabled.

If you need help with downloading, installing, or activating Windows or Office; need Technical support or have any account or billing related questions, contact us online . If you still need help with your purchase, select your region to find the phone number for your country.

Set the region, device language, and spoken language for your products and services.

PC Health Check app brings you up to date info on your Windows device health, helping you take action to improve your device performance and troubleshoot performance problems.

Learn how to get Microsoft account help, troubleshoot sign in issues, keep your account secure, and manage your Microsoft account dashboard.

Microsoft support is here to help you with Microsoft products. Find how-to articles, videos, and training for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Windows, Surface, and more.