If you can't sign in to your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account, or you're not sure how to sign in or sign out, here are some solutions.

Open Control Panel in Windows. In the search box next to Start on the taskbar, type control panel. Select Control Panel from the list of results. Note: Many Control Panel features are simpler and faster in Settings .

Get free Windows themes from Microsoft to personalize background, colors and sounds for your PC.

If you can't find a file on your computer or you accidently modified or deleted a file, you can restore it from a backup (if you're using Windows backup) or you can try to restore it from a previous version.

Cloud gaming on Android devices is supported by the Xbox Game Pass app. The app for Android is available in: Google Play Store. Samsung Galaxy Store (Samsung devices only) You can also play cloud games on a web browser. Go to xbox.com/play on your Android device and sign in with your Microsoft account.

Take a snapshot to copy words or images from all or part of your PC screen. Use Snipping Tool to make changes or notes, then save, and share. Capture any of the following types of snips: Freeform. Draw a freeform shape around an object. Rectangle.

You can easily edit the passwords saved in Microsoft Edge. Important: Changing the password in Microsoft Edge doesn't change the password for the website. You'll need to ensure that the password stored in Microsoft Edge matches the password you've set for the website.

You can use the LEFT, MID, RIGHT, SEARCH, and LEN text functions to manipulate strings of text in your data. For example, you can distribute the first, middle, and last names from a single cell into three separate columns.

If your touchscreen isn’t responsive or not working how you would expect, try restarting your PC. If you’re still having problems, check for updates: Select Start , then select Settings . In Settings, select Update & Security , then Windows Update , and then select the Check for updates button.

If your Surface power supply or charger still doesn't work, submit a service order. There's one last step you can take. If these steps don't resolve the problem, replace your power supply. Go to Device Service and Repair, register, and then select your Surface to start a service order.