Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

V-mode input can be used to input Chinese format numbers, dates, times, formulas, and more. It also supports inputting Unicode and GB-18030 code points. When in Double Pinyin mode, V-mode can be triggered by pressing Shift + V. Find this feature in IME settings > Advanced.

TPM 2.0 is used in Windows 11 for a number of features, including Windows Hello for identity protection and BitLocker for data protection. In some cases, PCs that are capable of running TPM 2.0 are not set up to do so. If you are considering upgrading to Windows 11, check to ensure TPM 2.0 is enabled on your device.

Manually update Surface drivers and firmware. Manual updates are useful if you need to update an offline device, update many devices that are all the same model, or if you’re creating system images for your organization.

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.

Cast to a display from a Windows PC. You can wirelessly connect your PC to a TV, projector, or other kind of external display that supports Miracast. Turn on your TV, projector, or other display. If you're using a Miracast dongle or adapter, make sure it's plugged in to the display.

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.

You see the following error code when you try to connect to Xbox Live or sign in on Xbox One, and the connection is timing out: 0x87DD0019. This may mean that there's an Xbox Live service outage, or that you're experiencing a connection error.

Tips to improve PC performance. Set up dual monitors on Windows 10. How to use multiple monitors in Windows 10. Show, hide, or resize desktop icons. How to set up and troubleshoot one or more external monitors.