Learn how to troubleshoot Windows activation errors. Browse common activation errors and learn what you can do to fix them.

System requirements and setup steps for the Phone Link app

To use voice typing, you'll need to be connected to the internet, have a working microphone, and have your cursor in a text box. Once you turn on voice typing, it will start listening automatically.

Follow these steps to temporarily turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security. Keep in mind that if you do, your device may be vulnerable to threats.

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to change whether you're shown app recommendations when trying to install apps from outside the Store.

Learn about what effect closing a Microsoft account might have on your other apps and services.

Learn how to troubleshoot when the camera is not working in Windows or you see errors 0xA00F4244 or 0x200F4244.

Learn how to use Remote Desktop in Windows. On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1). Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.

Learn how to turn on device encryption, or standard BitLocker encryption in Windows.

Windows 10 and 11 contain a large set of emojis. To insert one: Put your cursor where you want the emoji.