In your Microsoft account: Open a web browser on another device. Go to https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey to find your recovery key. Tip: You can sign into your Microsoft account on any device with internet access, such as a smartphone. It should look something like this:

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign in to your accounts when you're using two-step verification. Two-step verification helps you to use your accounts more securely because passwords can be forgotten, stolen, or compromised.

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.

Windows could not start the Active Directory Certificate Services service on Local Computer. Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has not enabled devices associated with it.

Report a scam. If you feel like you’ve been the target of a technical support scam, you can help Microsoft stop cybercriminals by reporting it. Learn more about avoiding technical support scams. Provides information for avoiding and reporting Microsoft technical support scams.

Follow these steps to automatically repair Windows Firewall problems: Select the Download button on this page. In the File Download dialog box, click Run or Open, and then follow the steps in the Windows Firewall Troubleshooter. Notes: This troubleshooter might be in English only.

Go to the Security info page using the steps above. Select Add sign-in method. Select Choose a method and then Authenticator app. Follow the on-screen instructions, including using your mobile device to scan the QR code, and then select Next. You'll be asked to approve a notification through the Microsoft Authenticator app, to verify your ...

Download the tool. You can manually download the MSRT from the Microsoft Download Center. The following files are available for download: For 32-bit x86-based systems: Download the x86 MSRT package now. For 64-bit x64-based systems: Download the x64 MSRT package now. Deployment overview.

Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, Select Security Key. Select Manage and follow the instructions. Lock your device.

From the Microsoft Authenticator app, scroll down to your work or school account, copy and paste the 6-digit code from the app into the Step 2: Enter the verification code from the mobile app box on your computer, and then select Verify. On your computer, add your mobile device phone number to the Step 3: In case you lose access to the mobile ...