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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.

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.

When you use Game Mode, Windows prioritizes your gaming experience by turning things off in the background. When you’re running a game, Game Mode: To turn Game Mode on or off: Press the Start button , type Settings in the search box, and then select Settings. Choose Gaming > Game Mode.

Make sure you’re logged in, head to the Rewards page, and start exploring. As your points rack up, so do your opportunities to get great rewards. We make it simple to track progress toward anything you’ve got your eye on, including gift cards, sweepstakes, and donations to charity.

Select your Xbox profile (or select Choose a profile and sign in to your account). Select My profile > Customize profile, and then select your current gamertag. Under Choose your new gamertag, enter the gamertag that you want in the available text box, and then select Check availability.

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.

How to report a concern or contact Bing. Turn search history off or on. Turn search suggestions off or on. Cash donations on Bing. Ethical shopping on Microsoft Bing. FAQ about E-tree on Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Weather. Add Microsoft Start Weather to your blog or site.

To resolve this, see Troubleshoot problems with the Windows Media Player app. 0xC00D1163. This error may occur when there are issues with digital rights management (DRM) for protected content. If you're unsure about the error code, refer to the error types below and the instructions to resolve it.

So, check the player’s suffix and compare it to the gamertag of the player in question. Everybody should be wary of unexpected messages from prominent celebrities or gamers, as these aren’t common. If you feel like a message is offensive or a scam, report the user to Xbox so we can investigate further.