Note: If you forgot your account info and had to reset your security info, you must wait 60 days before closing your account.

Microsoft's products and services work best if you use the same language and region across all your devices, and in all of your app and Store settings.

Open User Accounts by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking User Accounts and Family Safety, clicking User Accounts, and then clicking Manage another account .. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Update RECENT GAMES: Once you have used the shortcut and launched Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) at least once, it will appear in the RECENT GAMES section (again, within the desktop Steam client) with a blank background.Just as before, right-click, select Manage > Set custom artwork, navigate to your artwork and select Xbox_Cloud_Gaming_Capsule.jpg.

Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.

Most software that you buy directly from Microsoft, like Office, Windows, and Xbox games, comes as a digital download that you can download, install, or reinstall.

Your PC can run Windows 11 if it meets minimum (basic) system requirements. For information on basic system requirements and additional requirements for specific features, see Find Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements.

Note: If you see the icon next to the On/Off toggle for an app, you can select it to see the registry location that contains the path for the app. Apps installed through Microsoft Store (.MSIX apps) don’t have these icons. If you select the icon for these apps, File Explorer opens and highlights the executable file.

Turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button .; Press and hold the Pair button on your controller for three seconds (the Xbox button will start flashing rapidly).; On your PC, press the Start button , then choose Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices (on Windows 11: Settings > Bluetooth & devices).; Turn on Bluetooth. ...

1. Sign in with your Microsoft account. You will be prompted to Sign in with Microsoft account. If you have an existing Microsoft account on your mobile device then you will be asked to confirm your account, then click Continue.. If you don't have an existing Microsoft account on your mobile device then you will be asked to sign into your account or create a new one, then click Continue.