That verification method isn’t working right now: Sometimes the block may be tied to the verification method you are using.Try using another verification method connected to your account. For example, if you are using SMS to verify yourself and are hitting a block, try using an alternate email that is connected to the account to receive your authorization code.

Learn how to use Remote Desktop in Windows. On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1). Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.

If you have Link to Windows on your Surface Duo: Open the Link to Windows app by going into the Quick Access panel, and then tap and hold the Link to Windows icon.

Repair or reset Windows Media Player: If Windows Media Player is not working properly, you can try to repair or reset it to its default settings.To do this, Select Start > Settings > Apps > Installed Apps.. Scroll down and click the three horizontal dots next to Windows Media Player and choose Advanced options, and click the Repair or Reset button. Note that resetting Windows Media Player will ...

Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.

Newer model controllers have a Share button (nested between the View button and the Menu button ), which makes it easy to record game clips and capture screenshots, so you can share your favorite moments with friends or other players.For more info on how to use or remap the Share button, see:

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Note: You might not be able to change the power mode when a custom power plan is selected.If you can’t set the power mode in Power & battery settings, open Control Panel, select System and Security > Power Options, then choose a Balanced power plan.

In most cases, all you have to do to set up a scanner is to connect it to your device. Plug the USB cable from your scanner into an available USB port on your device, and turn the scanner on.

Cloud gaming is currently supported in select regions. For a list of countries or regions that support cloud gaming, see the “Cloud gaming (Ultimate only)” section in: