Microsoft account security info & verification codes
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
How to earn Microsoft Rewards points - Microsoft Support
How to earn Microsoft Rewards points. It’s easy to rack up Microsoft Rewards points and earn your way toward great rewards like gift cards, movies, games, nonprofit donations, and more. Stay signed in with your Microsoft account and you'll earn points for doing the things you already do.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support
In Windows Media Player, you can play audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs that contain music or video files (also known as media CDs). You can also play video CDs (VCDs), which are similar to DVDs, although the video quality isn't as high.
Find your IP address in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select Start > Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi and then select the Wi-Fi network you're connected to. Under Properties, look for your IP address listed next to IPv4 address. Open Wi-Fi setting.
Register the password reset verification method for a work or school ...
Register the password reset verification method for a work or school account. If you forgot your work or school password, never got a password from your organization, or have been locked out of your account, you can use your security info and your mobile device to reset your work or school password. Your administrator must turn on this feature ...
Track my Microsoft Rewards orders - Microsoft Support
If you want to track your Microsoft Rewards order after you redeem an award, sign in to the Rewards page with your Microsoft account, select Redeem and then select Order history. On the Order history page, find your order and then look under Status. Open Rewards dashboard.
Use Game Mode while gaming on your Windows device
When you’re running a game, Game Mode: Prevents Windows Update from performing driver installations and sending restart notifications. Helps achieve a more stable frame rate depending on the specific game and system. To turn Game Mode on or off: Press the Start button , type Settings in the search box, and then select Settings.
Repair apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
Windows 11 Windows 10. You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs. Repair options from the Settings page. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Apps & features in Settings.
Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC
Switch voice typing languages. To switch voice typing languages, you'll need to change the input language you use. Here's how: Select the language switcher in the corner of your taskbar. Press the language switcher in the bottom right of the touch keyboard.
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