Product activation for Windows – online & support telephone numbers
To activate Windows 11 using an internet connection: As Windows 11 will automatically activate if you are connected to the internet, you can confirm your activation status by selecting Start > Settings > System > Activation and looking under Windows.. If online activation fails, first try the activation troubleshooting in Activate Windows.. To activate Windows 11 by phone:
Using product keys with Office - Microsoft Support
If you see a Let's get started screen with options to try, buy, or activate Office, this means that Office is installed on your new PC as a 1-month trial of Microsoft 365 Family. You won't receive a product key from your PC manufacturer unless you paid for an Office product key card. Instead, you can start a trial of Microsoft 365 Family, or buy Office.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, InfoPath 2013
Find and install your Microsoft downloads from Microsoft Store
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.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
How to close your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
Note: If you forgot your account info and had to reset your security info, you must wait 60 days before closing your account.
Get help with your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
Billing & payments. Your dashboard is also where you can: Buy, renew, or cancel a subscription.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Change your two-step verification method and settings
After you set up your security verification methods for your work or school account, you can update the related details. Using the Security info page
How to add an account in OneDrive - Microsoft Support
To add another account to OneDrive on your computer. If you already have a personal OneDrive account set up, you can only add work or school accounts.
Applies To:
OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Troubleshooting verification code issues - Microsoft Support
That verification method isn’t working right now: Sometimes the block may be tied to the verification method you are using.Try using another verification method connected to your account. For example, if you are using SMS to verify yourself and are hitting a block, try using an alternate email that is connected to the account to receive your authorization code.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
Info for Windows Insiders. If you’re an Insider and the current preview build isn’t working for you, select Start > Settings > System > Recovery .Next to Go back , select Go back.This won’t remove your personal files, but it’ll remove recently installed apps and drivers, and change settings back to their defaults.
Shut down, sleep, or hibernate your PC - Microsoft Support
Turn your PC off completely. To shut down, select Start and then select Power > Shut down.. Sleep. Sleep uses very little power, your PC starts up faster, and you’re instantly back to where you left off.