How to check if your email address is a Microsoft account
Check the spelling of the name and the domain, e.g. rachel or rachael and .com or .co.uk. The account may have been closed. Learn more. If you see a password prompt, then your email is a Microsoft account.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Where to enter your Office product key - Microsoft Support
If your purchase of Office or Microsoft 365 came with a product key, you enter your product key on one of the websites listed below for your product. After you enter your key, you can download and install Office, or you can renew your Microsoft 365 subscription. Tip: Get tech expertise with Business Assist.
Applies To: Office 2021, Office 2021 for Mac, Office 2019, Office 2019 for Mac, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
You can start a scan for malware any time you like. Note: Microsoft Defender currently offers anti-malware on Windows, Android, and macOS. From the Microsoft Defender dashboard. If you want a deeper scan, instead of selecting Quick scan in step 3, select Scan options and choose the type of scan you want.
Applies To: Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Get help with your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
Learn how to get Microsoft account help, troubleshoot sign in issues, keep your account secure, and manage your Microsoft account dashboard.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Xbox Status | Xbox Support
Did this resolve your issue? Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.
Earn points with Microsoft Rewards | Xbox Support
Earn points toward rewards by doing the stuff you do every day. It's easy and it's free. All you need to do is sign up, and Microsoft Rewards will be included in your Microsoft account: Microsoft Rewards. Once you've signed up, sign in to your Microsoft account to see your current points.
Create a system restore point - Microsoft Support
Create a system restore point. In the search box on the taskbar, type Create a restore point, and select it from the list of results. On the System Protection tab in System Properties, select Create. Type a description for the restore point, and then select Create. Was this information helpful?
Installing Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
Protect your Android, iPhone, Mac, and Windows devices from threats by installing Microsoft Defender. Download Microsoft Defender on your devices either by: Scanning the following QR code. Searching for Microsoft Defender in your app store. Sharing with your devices, the following link: Copy link.
Applies To: Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on iOS, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Download and install or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2021 on a PC ...
Change from a 32-bit version to a 64-bit version or vice versa. Activate Windows. Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. Learn how to install, reinstall, or activate Microsoft 365 or Office 2019 on a PC or Mac.
Applies To: Office 2021, Office 2021 for Mac, Office 2019, Office 2019 for Mac, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin, Microsoft 365 for Mac, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise admin
Error 0x87e10bef occurs when you try to launch a game or app
You see the following error codes when you try to launch a game or app on your Xbox console: 0x87e10bef. This may mean that your console needs a power cycle, or that the content is owned by another account. To resolve this error, try the solutions below.