Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Find out how to set up and manage your security info and verification codes for your Microsoft account, and troubleshoot common issues.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Common problems with two-step verification for a work or school account ...
Ensure these modes create an alert that is visible on your device. Make sure you have a device signal and Internet connection. Make sure your phone calls and text messages are getting through to your mobile device.
Manage the input and display language settings in Windows
To switch the keyboard layout you're using in Windows 10, press and hold the Windows key and then repeatedly press the Spacebar to cycle through all your installed keyboards. (If this doesn't do anything, it means you have only one installed.)
How to use Voice Recorder - Microsoft Support
Voice Recorder is an app for recording lectures, conversations, and other sounds (previously called Sound Recorder). Hit the big Record button (1), and Add a marker (3) to identify key moments as you record or play (2).Then you can Trim (5), Rename (7), or Share your recordings (4), which are saved in Documents > Sound recordings.Select the Delete icon (6) to delete your recording, or See more ...
Download printer drivers in Windows - Microsoft Support
Download printer drivers. If your printer isn't responding, you may need to remove it and reinstall it so Windows can download and install the proper drivers.
Enable TPM 2.0 on your PC - Microsoft Support
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Windows Update Troubleshooter - Microsoft Support
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Fix connections to Bluetooth audio devices - Microsoft Support
If pressing the Connect button in action center doesn't find your device in Windows 10, here are some things to try:. Check action center to see if your Windows device supports Bluetooth. If it does, there'll be a Bluetooth button in action center. Make sure it's turned on.
Connect your Windows PC to an external display that supports Miracast ...
Get steps for connecting a Miracast wireless display. If pressing the Connect button in the action center doesn't find your device, try the troubleshooting steps provided at Fix connections to Miracast wireless displays.
Seamlessly transfer content between your devices
Cross-device copy and paste (for Surface Duo and select Samsung and HONOR and OPPO and ASUS devices) Let emailing yourself photos and files be a thing of the past — now you can just copy and paste or drag and drop content between your Android device and your PC.