Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Contact Support. For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Learn how to manage your Microsoft account security info and troubleshoot verification code issues.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Pin apps and folders to the desktop or taskbar - Microsoft Support
In Windows 11, apps don't automatically get added to your desktop. Learn how to pin apps to your desktop or taskbar in Windows 11 or Windows 10.
How to use Remote Desktop - Microsoft Support
Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.
Windows keyboard tips and tricks - Microsoft Support
The new emoji keyboard in Windows 11 lets you express yourself like never before. To use it: During text entry, type Windows logo key + . (period). The emoji keyboard will appear. Select an emoji with the mouse, or keep typing to search through the available emojis for one you like.
Xbox Status | Xbox Support
Check this page for details on the status of Xbox features and functionality.
View and manage photos from your Android device on your PC
What you can do with photos. The Phone Link lets you view the photos you’ve taken with your Android device. In addition, you can: Save a photo to your PC. Edit a photo from your Android device on your PC. Delete a photo from your Android device on your PC. Share a photo with someone else.
Add flair to your email with emojis - Microsoft Support
Add flair to your email with emojis. Outlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2021 Outlook 2019 Outlook 2016. Windows 10 and 11 contain a large set of emojis. To insert one: Put your cursor where you want the emoji. Hold Windows key + . (period) to open the Windows Emoji picker.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
You suspect your device has been infected. Use installation media to reinstall Windows 11. Select one of the recovery options below and follow the steps to try to get things working again. If you've recently installed a Windows update, uninstall the update to try to resolve the issue.
Enable TPM 2.0 on your PC - Microsoft Support
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.
Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC
You can use a voice typing language that's different than the one you've chosen for Windows. Here's how: Search for the language you'd like to install, then select. or install any optional language features you'd like to use. These features, including speech recognition, aren't required for voice typing to work.