Closing a Microsoft account means you won’t be able to use it to sign in to any Microsoft products or services, including Outlook.com or Hotmail, OneDrive, Xbox, Skype, Office or Microsoft 365, Rewards and Microsoft Certification.

All Xbox digital codes are 25 characters long, include both numbers and letters, and are formatted in five blocks of five characters (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx).

Next to Reset this PC, select Reset PC and choose an option:. Keep my files—Reinstalls Windows 11 but keeps your personal files and any apps that came with your PC.This option removes changes you made to settings, as well as apps and drivers you installed.

Find out how to set up and manage your security info and verification codes for your Microsoft account, and troubleshoot common issues.

Downloadable content you’ve bought from the Microsoft Store should also be available to use for cloud games (e.g., in-game currency like Ancient Coins from Sea of Thieves or horse armor from Oblivion).

Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.; Select the subscription that you want to manage.

To create a new avatar: Press the Xbox button to open the guide.; Select My games & apps > See all.; Go to Apps and select the Xbox Avatar Editor app.; Select an avatar, and then customize it however you like.

If you get an email about unusual activity on your Microsoft account, or if you’re worried that someone else might have used your account, go to the Recent activity page.You’ll see when your Microsoft account was signed in during the last 30 days, along with any device or app-specific info.

Game Bar is built into Windows 11 so you can capture videos and screenshots while playing PC games. While you're playing a game, press the Windows logo key + G on your keyboard to open Game Bar. If you have an Xbox 360 or Xbox One controller plugged in to your PC, press the Xbox button. If necessary, select the Capture icon to open the Capture widget.

Credential Manager lets you view and delete your saved credentials for signing in to websites, connected applications, and networks. To open Credential Manager, type credential manager in the search box on the taskbar and select Credential Manager Control panel.