Codecs allow you to play different formats of audio and video files. Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store.

Stay connected to friends across your social networks while gaming on a Windows device. Link your favorites such as Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, and more.

To turn notifications off or on, or to change which notifications appear, where they appear on screen, and how long they appear, follow the steps below.

Note If you have an Xbox profile on another device and want to keep your profile history (gamertag, gamerscore, achievements, and so on), make sure you sign in using the same profile.

If you receive the message “Your account is currently unavailable" when you try to access your OneDrive, your account might have been temporarily blocked due to unusually large traffic volume, suspicious activity, or a violation of the Microsoft Services Agreement or code of conduct.

如果要表达对收到的电子邮件的支持或满意度，无需输入文字答复，只需单击“赞”按钮即可。还可以将鼠标悬停在“赞”按钮上方，查看为该电子邮件点赞的其他人。

Find out what to do when you can't download or install a game or an app on your Xbox console.

Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more.

Stay connected to friends across your social networks while gaming on a Windows device. Link your favourites such as Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch and more.

Learn about cloud gaming on Xbox using your Android, iOS, or Windows device.