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Get help with Outlook.com - Microsoft Support
To get support in Outlook.com, click here or select Help on the menu bar and enter your query. If the self-help doesn't solve your problem, scroll down to Still need help? and select Yes. To contact us in Outlook.com, you'll need to sign in. If you can't sign in, click here .
Applies To: Outlook.com
Show desktop icons in Windows - Microsoft Support
To view them, right-click the desktop, select View, and then select Show desktop icons. To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more: Select Start , open Settings , then under Personalization , select Themes . Under Themes, scroll down and select Desktop icon settings. Choose the icons you would like to have on your ...
Seamlessly transfer content between your devices
Select the file you want to share on your PC. Right-click on the file and select “ Share .”. Find Phone Link in the App Section of the share pop-up window. File sharing will start on your mobile device connected to Phone Link . Ensure Windows notifications for Phone Link are enabled to monitor the file sharing process in real-time.
Use Smart charging in Windows - Microsoft Support
When Smart charging is on, you’ll see a heart on the Battery icon in the following places—on the right side of the taskbar and in Power & battery settings. When your hover over the Battery icon with your mouse, it says “Fully Smart charged” and means the battery isn’t charging even though your device is still plugged in.
Find your games and add-ons | Xbox Support
Press the Menu button on your controller, and then select Manage game and add-ons. Select the game tile, and then select each checkbox for which items you want to install. Select Install, to confirm the installation. Note that games and add-ons will install automatically to your console’s default storage device.
See what's on the Start menu - Microsoft Support
To pin your favorite apps to the Start menu, select and hold (or right-click) the app you want to pin. Then select Pin to Start . To group your apps into folders, simply drag an app on top of another with mouse or touch or highlight the app with your keyboard and use the Ctrl + Shift + < Left or Right arrow > keyboard shortcut.
Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support
To play a CD or DVD. Insert the disc you want to play into the drive. Typically, the disc will start playing automatically. If it doesn't play, or if you want to play a disc that is already inserted, open Windows Media Player, and then, in the Player Library, select the disc name in the navigation pane. If you inserted a DVD, select a DVD title ...
Use System Restore - Microsoft Support
Select the Start button, then type control panel in the search box next to the Start button on the taskbar and select Control Panel (Desktop app) from the results. Search Control Panel for Recovery, and select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next . Choose the restore point related to the problematic app, driver, or update, and then select Next ...
Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
Here’s how: Check in quick settings: Select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons ( ) on the right side of the taskbar, look for the Bluetooth quick setting, then select Bluetooth to turn it on. You’ll see “Not connected” if your Windows 11 device isn’t connected to any Bluetooth accessories. Check in Settings: Select Start > Settings ...
Tips to free up drive space on your PC - Microsoft Support
The good news is you can probably free up a lot of space on your PC running Windows by following the tips here. But if you keep getting messages about low drive space, you might want to consider other options, including adding additional removable storage. To get the most out of these tips, do them in order from top to bottom.