Learn how to find your BitLocker recovery key in Windows.

To check the status of your subscription: Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions. Select the subscription you want to check. Did this resolve the issue? If you see error 0x82d4000b, check the Xbox service status. Find more solutions here.

Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it. If your desktop shows icons, but the Recycle Bin is missing, verify that it's not disabled in your desktop settings. The Recycle Bin icon should be displayed on your desktop.

Learn how to fix error PBR9012 so you can make a purchase from your Xbox console.

Reset this PC how to reset your PC. If you can’t install, uninstall, or update a desktop program in Windows 10, the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter can automatically fix common issues such as corrupted registry keys or incomplete uninstall data.

We are releasing a new Xbox Update Preview to the Alpha ring today. Continue reading below to learn all about what's included with this update. Note If you have enabled Keep my console up to date, the update will download and install automatically.

Your Outlook.com account might be temporarily blocked because we noticed some unusual sign-in activity. We know that having your account blocked is frustrating, but we also want to protect you from fraud or abuse. To unblock your account, select the button to begin: Sign-in Helper.

Learn how to use web filtering to protect members in your Xbox family group from seeing inappropriate content online.

Microsoft has officially removed the SaRA utility from all in-support versions of Windows updates released on and after March 10, 2026. Can I reuse SaRA scripts with the Get Help command-line tool? No, all these scripts are migrated to GetHelpCmdLine. These scripts no longer work in the SaRACmdLine environment.

Fixes to address an issue with mapping mouse input to a thumbstick where mouse clicks would not register as expected while the mouse was stationary. If your controller needs an update, you will be prompted to install it once the controller is powered on and connects to your console.