Having a backup copy of your BitLocker recovery key helps to prevent serious issues later. It takes less than a minute to back up your key and this article will show you how.

Learn how to reinstall Windows on your PC and how activation works after it's installed.

If your computer is showing a black or blank screen in Windows, these troubleshooting tips could help get your system back up and running.

If you don't recognize a charge on your account, go to the Manage your payments page of your Microsoft account dashboard and select "Investigate". Learn more.

This article is for Outlook.com. If you're using Outlook for Windows, see Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in Outlook for Windows.. If you're having problems accessing Outlook.com, you can see the status of Microsoft Office Online Services at the Service Health portal.. If you're having problems sending or receiving email, read how to Fix Outlook.com email sync issues.

Learn how to use the privacy dashboard in your Microsoft account and manage your privacy settings for products you use.

If your Outlook.com account has been blocked, follow the instructions in this article to unblock it.

In Windows 11, apps don't automatically get added to your desktop. Learn how to pin apps to your desktop or taskbar in Windows 11 or Windows 10.

Learn how to locate and manage your app permissions on Windows devices. Some apps or games need specific permissions to work properly.

Starting your Surface from a USB drive can be useful if you want to change firmware settings or Windows startup settings. Booting from a USB device doesn’t refresh or reset your Surface.