A guide to help you identify and access your Microsoft account. How to check if your email is a Microsoft account? Go to the Microsoft account sign-in page at https://account.microsoft.com and enter your email address.

Repair programs in Control Panel. Select the Advanced options link under the name of the app (some apps don't have this option). On the page that opens, select Repair if it's available.If it isn't available or doesn't fix the problem, select Reset.

Note: The scan creates a backup file during the repair process.To change the default name or location of this backup file, in the Enter name of backup file box, enter a new name, or choose Browse to select the file you want to use. You may need to run the tool several times in order to repair your Outlook Data File.

After you’ve received notification that the service has been restored, try to connect to the Xbox network again. If these steps aren’t applicable, or don’t resolve your issue, try the other solutions.

Why accounts are locked and disabled. Microsoft accounts are usually locked if the account holder has violated our Microsoft Services Agreement.Here are some common reasons why accounts are locked, though not all account locks occur for these reasons:

Sign in and visit the Enforcement page. If you’re an organizer of an Xbox family group, you can choose the gamertag of the account that you’re reviewing under Showing enforcements for.Under Previous or Current you will find “Completed suspensions” and “Active suspensions” for your account or the account that you’ve selected.; Choose an enforcement action to review more info about ...

Do you want to change your Xbox Support region or language? Visit this webpage to select your preferred location and access the help you need for your Xbox console, game, or network.

On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background.Here’s a summary of each option: Always.The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it.

Use the Xbox Accessories app to configure your controller or headset for your preferred gaming experience.

To install a 64-bit version of Windows, you need a CPU that's capable of running a 64-bit version of Windows. The benefits of using a 64-bit operating system are most apparent when you have a large amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your computer, typically 4 GB of RAM or more.