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Find help and how-to articles for Windows operating systems. Get support for Windows and learn about installation, updates, privacy, security and more.
Manage devices used with your Microsoft account
Learn how to manage your Microsoft devices. Add, remove, register, or rename a device on your Microsoft account.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Windows keyboard tips and tricks - Microsoft Support
Keystroke. What it does. Windows logo key + R Opens the Run command. Windows logo key + S Opens Search. Windows logo key + E Opens File Explorer. Alt + Tab. Opens Task Switcher, moving forward with each press of Tab, switching to that window on release
Troubleshooting verification code issues - Microsoft Support
When you see a message asking you to make sure you can receive a verification code, verify or add new security info. You can skip it for 24 hours at a time, but after seven days from the first notice you'll have to verify or add new security info before you can sign in again.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Add flair to your email with emojis - Microsoft Support
In the Windows emoji picker, you can either scroll through the list, use the category icons at the top or bottom of the emoji picker, or type a keyword to search for the emoji you want.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
Get help with Windows activation errors - Microsoft Support
Notes: If you don't see Go to Microsoft Store on the Activation page, contact your organization's support person.. If you made a substantial hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard) and you have a valid product key, try to activate Windows by phone.
Open Device Manager - Microsoft Support
Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.
Phone Link help & learning
Introducing Microsoft Phone Link Our evolution of the former Your Phone app brings a new name to the user experience. With the new Phone Link on your Windows PC and the new Link to Windows app on your Android device, accessing your mobile apps and content has never been easier!
Change the refresh rate on your monitor in Windows
Battery Life: Lowering your refresh rate can save battery power by reducing the amount of energy your display consumes.This can be useful when you are using a laptop or tablet and want to extend your battery life.
Codecs in Media Player - Microsoft Support
Codecs allow you to play different formats of audio and video files. Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store.