How does multifactor authentication work? Let's say you're going to sign into your Microsoft account or work or school account, and you enter your username and password.If that's all you need then anybody who knows your username and password can sign in as you from anywhere in the world!

Method. Used for. Authenticator app. Two-factor verification and password reset authentication. Text messages. Two-factor verification and password reset authentication.

Upload files or folders to OneDrive. You can store over 300 types of files on OneDrive. With Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome: Select Add new > Files upload or Folder upload > Folder.

Wenn Sie das Kennwort ändern oder zurücksetzen möchten, das Sie für die Anmeldung bei Windows verwenden, haben Sie verschiedene Optionen. In diesem Artikel werden die verschiedenen Ansätze beschrieben, die Sie verfolgen können, unabhängig davon, ob Sie ein Microsoft-Konto oder ein lokales Konto verwenden, angemeldet sind oder auf dem Anmeldebildschirm angezeigt werden.

The display language you select changes the default language used by Windows features, such as Settings and File Explorer. Select Start > Settings > Time & Language > Language.

Note : Once you've signed in, Skype will remember your sign in information when you close Skype or sign out and choose to remember your account settings. If you don't have a Skype or Microsoft account: Visit Skype.com from your browser and download Skype.

If your account has been hacked, use our sign-in helper tool below to help guide you to the right solutions. The tool will ask for your email address or phone number, and either show appropriate self-help, or offer the chance to talk to an agent.

If you already have a Microsoft account that you use to sign in to other Microsoft services (such as Windows, Outlook, OneDrive, Office, MSN, and Skype), use that account to create your Xbox account as well.

To change appearance, select Appearance and make the changes you want to your default theme, zoom, toolbar, and fonts.

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