How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use the PC Health Check app to check your device health, performance, and Windows 11 eligibility. Find out how to install, update, and troubleshoot the app from Microsoft Support.
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
Learn how to find your BitLocker recovery key, a 48-digit number needed to unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. The recovery key can be attached to your Microsoft account, work or school account, printout, or USB flash drive.
Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display
Learn how to mirror or project another device's screen to your Windows PC using Miracast. Follow the steps for Windows 11 or Windows 10 to install the Wireless Display app and connect to a TV, projector, or other display.
Receive Remote Assistance Support from Microsoft
Remote Assistance Support from Microsoft allows a Microsoft support professional in another location to view your computer screen and work on your computer over a secured connection.Protect yourself from tech support scams.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
Learn how to use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to scan and restore missing or corrupted system files in Windows. Follow the steps to run the tool, view the scan results, and manually replace the corrupted files if needed.
Find your Windows product key - Microsoft Support
Learn how to locate your 25-character product key or digital license for Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7. See where to find the product key on your device, box, or sticker, or how to contact the manufacturer if you've lost it.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Create installation media for Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use a USB flash drive or DVD to install or reinstall Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11. Find the software download website, product key, and recovery options for your version of Windows.
Recover lost files on Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use Windows File Recovery, a command line app, to try to restore files that have been deleted from your local storage device and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin. This app requires Windows 10 build 19041 or later and supports only internal drives, external drives, and USB devices.
Activate Office - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office with a product key, a Microsoft account, or a trial version. Troubleshoot activation errors and get help with guided support.
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 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, 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, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, Project for Office 365
Tips to improve PC performance in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to speed up your PC with 10 suggestions, such as updating Windows and drivers, restarting, using ReadyBoost, and disabling unnecessary programs. Find out how to check for low disk space, viruses, and malware, and restore your PC from a system restore point.