Here are some best practices for earning Microsoft Rewards points so you can redeem them for gift cards, games, sweepstakes, nonprofit donations, and more.

Keeping Bing as your default search engine provides an enhanced search experience in the new Microsoft Edge , including direct links to Windows apps, relevant suggestions from your organization if you’re signed in with a work or school account, and instant answers to questions about Windows.However, you can change the default search engine to any site that uses OpenSearch technology.

After setting up web protection, we'll set up anti-malware protection.To do this we need to ask for a couple more permissions. Access device storage. Microsoft Defender scans apps and files on your device to watch for possible threats.

Microsoft 365 Basic is a subscription for one person. It provides access to 100 GB of cloud storage that can be used across Outlook and OneDrive. With Microsoft 365 Basic, you’ll also get ad-free email with Outlook and access to support experts for help with Microsoft 365 and Windows 11, all at an affordable price.. Microsoft 365 Basic subscribers have access to OneDrive advanced security ...

These steps apply only to Office Professional Plus, Visio Professional, or Project Professional. Step 1: Start an Office app, like Word, Project, or Visio, depending on your purchase.. Step 2: In the Sign in to set up Office window, select I don't want to sign in or create an account (it's a small link at the bottom of the window).. Step 3: Enter your Office product key, without hyphens.

That verification method isn’t working right now: Sometimes the block may be tied to the verification method you are using.Try using another verification method connected to your account. For example, if you are using SMS to verify yourself and are hitting a block, try using an alternate email that is connected to the account to receive your authorization code.

Use your scanner and download an app from Microsoft Store to scan a document or picture to your PC.

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.

Troubleshoot password issues when adding an account in new Outlook Forgot your password. If you forgot the password for a Microsoft account, use our sign-in helper to get back into your account, or see Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password.. If you forgot your password for a work or school account, see Reset your work or school password using security info.

Learn how to sign in or out of your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account with Microsoft Support's step-by-step guide.