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:

In the search box on the taskbar, type Manage BitLocker and then select it from the list of results. Or, select the Start button, and then under Windows System, select Control Panel.In Control Panel, select System and Security, and then under BitLocker Drive Encryption, select Manage BitLocker. Note: You'll only see this option if BitLocker is available for your device.

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Notes: You don't need a smartphone to receive a security code. Text messages may come from either "MSFT", a short number, or a mobile number.If you have requested a security code, you can trust the message that arrives.

For fast and simple editing, we've added Clipchamp as the official Microsoft video editor. Microsoft Clipchamp comes preinstalled on Windows 11 devices. To open Clipchamp, go to the search box on the taskbar, type Clipchamp, and select it from the results.Or you can select Start , then select All apps and scroll down to find Clipchamp in the list of apps.

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Microsoft Authenticator is a free app that helps you sign in to all your accounts without using a password - just use a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN.

Here are some solutions to common problems with the new Microsoft Edge . If Microsoft Edge keeps crashing. If you can't open Microsoft Edge, or if it opens briefly and then closes, or if you’re unable to open specific webpages, here are some things you can try.

Get a free version of Microsoft Teams (for work, school, or friends and family) If you don’t have Microsoft 365 and you don’t use a business or school account, you can get a basic version of Microsoft Teams.