The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account). The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends.

HDR content on Windows offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content).

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

Why some files won't open in Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer uses add-ons such as Adobe Reader to view some files in the browser. If a file that needs an add-on won't open, you might have an older version of the add-on, which needs to be updated.

Select the History tab, and choose how you want to view your history by selecting a filter from the menu.To delete specific sites, right-click a site from any of these lists and then select Delete.Or, return to a page by selecting any site in the list.

With PowerPoint for the web you create presentations right in your browser. Create and save your presentations in your OneDrive, and edit and share them online.

Discover a range of training courses designed to help you master Microsoft Access and create your own database apps.

Microsoft support is here to help you with Microsoft products. Find how-to articles, videos, and training for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Windows, Surface, and more.

Upload captions and transcripts Upload your own WebVTT captions and transcript file by selecting Video settings in the upper right of the web player.Expand the Transcripts and captions section if closed, then select Upload.In the dialog that appears, select the language of the file you’re uploading.

Optimizations for windowed games improves gaming on your PC by using a new presentation model for DirectX 10 and DirectX 11 games that appear in a window or in a borderless window.