Activate Office - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Office pre-installed on new Windows 10 PCs or with a new product key.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, Project for Office 365
Find settings in Windows - Microsoft Support
Find your Windows settings in a snap! Select the Start button, then select Settings .From there, browse the categories or use search to find what you're looking for.
Xbox Status | Xbox Support
Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.
Find your Windows product key - Microsoft Support
Learn how to find your Windows product key for activation or when to use a digital license instead.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Install and use a scanner in Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
In most cases, all you have to do to set up a scanner is to connect it to your device. Plug the USB cable from your scanner into an available USB port on your device, and turn the scanner on.
Recall an email message that you sent in Outlook
Message recall is available after you select Send and is available only if both you and the recipient have a Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Exchange email account in the same organization.Messages sent to or from a Hotmail, Gmail, or live.com account can't be recalled.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Microsoft 365 admin, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows
Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device
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). ...
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.Type Command Prompt in the Search box, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
Use System Restore - Microsoft Support
Use System restore to make restore points when you install a new app, driver, or Windows update, and when you create a restore point manually.
Open Device Manager - Microsoft Support
In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the menu.