Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

Find out how to submit a request for a refund for a purchase of digital Xbox content.

Learn how to access the Control Panel in Windows for managing your system settings and programs.

We're committed to delivering continuous innovation by releasing new features and enhancements into Windows 11 more frequently. Windows devices get new functionality at different times as Microsoft delivers non-security updates, fixes, improvements, and enhancements via several servicing technologies—including controlled feature rollout (CFR). ...

Find out how to boot into safe mode in Windows from Settings, the sign-in screen, and a black or blank screen.

How to display desktop icons in Windows. Note: If you are in tablet mode, you may not be able to see your desktop icons properly.You can find the program by searching for the program name in File Explorer.

Learn how to sign in and out of Microsoft Teams (free) with a Microsoft account, which you already have if you use Skype, OneDrive, Outlook.com, or Xbox Live.

Learn how to check if your PC is capable of running TPM 2.0 or how to enable TPM 2.0 to upgrade to Windows 11.

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.