Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Notes: You can add up to 10 different ways to verify sign-in, choosing from: An email address or phone number. It doesn't have to be yours - you just need to be able to access it if you want to use it to verify your account.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Open Device Manager - Microsoft Support
Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.
What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account
Select Review activity to check for any unusual sign-in attempts on the Recent activity page.If you see account activity that you're sure wasn't yours, let us know and we can help secure your account—if it's in the Unusual activity section, you can expand the activity and select This wasn't me.If it's in the Recent activity section, you can expand the activity and select Secure your account.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Stay safe with a genuine Office license - Microsoft Support
Learn how to tell if your Office software is genuine. To help determine if your Microsoft software is genuine, go to our How to Tell site for more information. Here you'll learn about authentic packaging, including what to look for with product key labels, and Certificate of Authenticity (COA), how to report counterfeit software, and find out what your shopping and licensing options are.
Applies To: Office 2019
What is Data Execution Prevention (DEP)? - Microsoft Support
Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a technology built into Windows that helps protect you from malicious code launching from areas of memory that have been designated as for data only.
Signing in with a passkey - Microsoft Support
What are passkeys? Passkeys are a replacement for your password. With passkeys, you can sign into your Microsoft personal account, or your work/school account using your face, fingerprint, or PIN.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Insert a signature - Microsoft Support
Scan the page and save it on your computer in a common file format: .bmp, .jpg, or .png. For information on how to use your scanner, use the manufacturer’s manual or Web site.
Applies To: Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word 2024, Word 2024 for Mac, Word 2021, Word 2021 for Mac, Word 2019, Word 2016
Play, share, and download a meeting recording in Microsoft Teams
Depending on the length of the video, generating closed captions can take several minutes. Once generated, you can watch the video in Stream and have captions displayed at the bottom of the screen.. When the captions have been created, the Generate button turns to Translate.Select Translate to change the spoken or screen language to automatically translate the captions.
Applies To: Microsoft Teams
How to add an account in OneDrive - Microsoft Support
To add a personal or work/school account to OneDrive on your pc. Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.)
Applies To: OneDrive for Business 24, OneDrive for Business, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled.