A BitLocker recovery key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. This key, which is a 48-digit number, is used to regain access to the drive. You might be prompted for the BitLocker recovery key during startup, due to a security risk or hardware change:

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Sign in to SharePoint. SharePoint is a browser-based app that you connect to through your web browser, like so: Go to office.com, and sign in to your work or school account. In the upper left corner of the window, select the app launcher > SharePoint. Tip: If you don't see the SharePoint app after selecting the app launcher, you can find it by ...

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If you open a page written in a different language than your preferred languages in settings, Microsoft Edge will automatically prompt you to translate it. The Translate icon appears in the address bar when you go to a web page that’s written in a foreign language.

Give your PC a Fresh Start. Resetting your PC lets you perform a clean reinstallation and update of Windows while keeping your personal data and most Windows settings intact. In some cases, a clean installation may improve your device's performance, security, browsing experience, and battery life.

Try a different connection for your console. To identify whether the issue is with the wireless signal from your router, try a wired connection to the router to see if that resolves your issue. For more help troubleshooting your network connection, visit: Troubleshoot your Xbox network connection.

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Unlike in previous versions of Windows, you’ll need to use the media creation tool to create an ISO file to install Windows 10. Make sure you have a license to install Windows 10, and then follow these steps: On the Windows 10 download page, download the media creation tool by selecting Download now, then run the tool.

Here's how to check your Windows 10 language edition: If you see Windows 11 Home Single Language next to Edition, you have a single language edition of Window 11, and you can't add a new language unless you purchase an upgrade to either Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro.