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
Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC
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 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
How to change your Xbox gamertag | Xbox Support
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.
Xbox Status | Xbox Support
Did this resolve your issue? Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.
Windows help and learning
Find help and how-to articles for Windows operating systems. Get support for Windows and learn about installation, updates, privacy, security and more.
Request a refund for digital games | Xbox Support
If you pre-ordered a game and want to cancel, you can do so up to 10 days before the game launches at: Order history. After this time, you may be billed, and you’ll need to request a refund to cancel your order. For more info about digital game pre-orders, see: Pre-order Xbox digital games in the Microsoft Store.
Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app
However, if you can’t find feedback like yours, you can add new feedback. You can even attach screenshots or record the process that led to the problem to help us see what you’re experiencing. Open the Feedback Hub app by doing one of the following or selecting the Open Feedback Hub button below: Open Feedback Hub.
Use Game Mode while gaming on your Windows device
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: Prevents Windows Update from performing driver installations and sending restart notifications.
Troubleshoot Windows Media Player Errors - Microsoft Support
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.