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Xbox Support
Xbox Support offers help for Xbox, Game Pass, and billing questions. Get advice and customer service in the Xbox Support community.
Change your default browser in Windows - Microsoft Support
Next to Make Microsoft Edge your default browser, select Set default.
Change your password in Outlook.com - Microsoft Support
Tip: If your can't get the code by email or phone, you might be able to enter an email address that's different from the one you're trying to recover. Go to the Recover your account page and follow the prompts. Enter your current password, enter your new password, and then select Save.
Applies To: Outlook.com
Turn on device encryption - Microsoft Support
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.
Change your desktop background image - Microsoft Support
In the list next to Personalize your background, select Picture, Solid color, Slideshow, or Windows Spotlight (to see a new image from around the world every day).
Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC | Xbox Support
If you are having issues installing or updating Gaming Services on your PC, or if you are noticing that the Xbox app for PC is launching with missing content, you may want to download and run the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC.
Open the Camera in Windows - Microsoft Support
How to open the Camera app in Windows. To open up your webcam or camera, select the Start button, then select All apps, and then select Camera in the list of apps. If you have multiple cameras, you can switch between them by selecting Change Camera at the top right once the Camera app is opened.. Open Camera
Check your network connection status - Microsoft Support
Windows 11 lets you quickly check your network connection status. Select the Start button, then type settings.Select Settings > Network & internet.The status of your network connection will appear at the top.
Manage devices used with your Microsoft account
If you can't download apps and games, review your linked devices then select Unlink to allow new devices to be added. Register a device to see its warranty To see the warranty coverage for your Surface, Surface accessory, Xbox, or Xbox accessory, you'll need to register its serial number.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Manage user accounts in Windows - Microsoft Support
Important: you should limit the number of administrators on your Windows device because administrators have complete control over the system.Administrators can change settings, install software, and access all files. If too many people have this level of access, it could lead to security risks like malware installation or unwanted changes to your system.