What is a Microsoft account used for? You need a Microsoft account to sign in to your Windows pc, Xbox console, or any of Microsoft’s products and services, including Office, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Microsoft 365, Family Safety, Skype, Bing, Microsoft Store and MSN.

If you selected the Show icon on my profile check box but the icon still isn’t displaying, sign out of the device where you have the issue and then sign back in. On a PC, you may also be required to restart the app: Start Task Manager, choose the app that’s running (Game Bar or Xbox app), select End task, and then restart the app.

Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair Windows security problems by turning on UAC, DEP protection, Windows Firewall, and other Windows security options and features.

Pressing the Xbox button (or Home button on some controllers) may take you to the home screen on your Android device. If your controller does not have an Xbox/Home button equivalent, you can use the on-screen touch version of the Xbox button located in the center of your game screen.; Some controllers can be used with a wired connection instead of Bluetooth.

Updated Files On-Demand settings on Windows.We are updating the OneDrive sync app advanced settings for Files On-Demand for users who have the feature enabled.

Review the warranty terms, check your warranty status, and learn about the protection plans for your Microsoft device or accessory.

Windows Update Delivery Optimization helps you get Windows updates and Microsoft Store apps more quickly and reliably. You’re in control over whether you use Delivery Optimization with the settings described in this article.

Windows 10, version 2004 and Windows Server, version 2004 update history; End of service statement; December 14, 2021—KB5008212 (OS Builds 19041.1415, 19042.1415, 19043.1415, and 19044.1415)

Erfahren Sie, wie Sie die Windows Update-Problembehandlung ausführen, um Fehler beim Herunterladen oder Installieren von Windows zu beheben.

Controller serial numbers are 14 characters long and don’t include dashes. Your controller serial number may not be recognized if you’ve never connected your controller, or if you connected for the first time within the last 48 hours.; If you have the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, the 14-character serial number is in the lower center on the back of the controller.