Going passwordless refers to removing your password and using a passwordless method to sign in instead. Passwordless solutions such as Windows Hello, the Microsoft Authenticator app, SMS or Email codes, and physical security keys provide a more secure and convenient sign-in method. While passwords can be guessed, stolen, or phished, only you can provide fingerprint authentication, or provide ...

Tips: While signing in, select Yes at the "Stay signed in?" prompt if you want to go straight to your mailbox next time (not recommended for shared computers). Alternatively, check the "Don't show this again" box and select No to be prompted for your password each time.. If you can't sign in, or have forgotten your username or password, use our sign-in troubleshooter.

Notes: If you're using the desktop version of PowerPoint on a Windows PC, see the PowerPoint Quick Start.. If you're using the desktop version of PowerPoint on a Mac, see Office for Mac Quick Start Guides and PowerPoint for Mac Help.

Microsoft Edge is the recommended browser by Microsoft. Support for Internet Explorer ended on June 15, 2022. Internet Explorer 11 has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10.

Note: if you need to find your console's name, on the console, press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Profiles & system (your account icon) > Settings > System > Console info.If you need to find its IP address, in Settings, choose General > Network settings > Advanced settings.

When you check Outlook Desktop for the Teams Meeting Add-in by going to File > Options > Add-ins, then select Go next to COM Add-ins, the Teams Meeting Add-in is missing.

The classic cold-call scam. The scammers call you and claim to be from the tech support team of Microsoft or another company. They offer to help solve your computer "problems".

Notes: To get to desktop icon settings in Windows 8.1, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then select Search.Type desktop icons in the search box, and then select Show or hide common icons on the desktop.

Set up PC folder backup. Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help & Settings icon then Settings.). Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.)

If pressing the Connect button in action center doesn't find your device in Windows 10, here are some things to try:. Check action center to see if your Windows device supports Bluetooth. If it does, there'll be a Bluetooth button in action center. Make sure it's turned on.