How to redeem a gift card, Xbox download code or token. Both Microsoft and Xbox gift cards and download codes and tokens work the same way: once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows or Xbox, and you can get downloads for the latest apps, games, movies, TV shows, and Surface, Xbox, and accessories.

To create installation media, go to the software download website, where you'll find step-by-step instructions. On that website, you can select a version of Windows and create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD. To go directly to one of the versions, select one of these links: Windows 10 (Then select Download now.)

BitLocker is the Windows encryption technology that protects your data from unauthorized access by encrypting your drive and requiring one or more factors of authentication before it will unlock it.

To start a party when cloud gaming from the Xbox app for Windows: Press Windows logo key + G on your keyboard or press the Xbox button on your controller to open Game Bar. Select Widget Menu > Xbox Chat > Start a party. Select Add someone and then choose the friends you want to invite. Things to keep in mind:

Open Control Panel in Windows. Windows 10. In the search box next to Start on the taskbar, type control panel. Select Control Panel from the list of results. Note: Many Control Panel features are simpler and faster in Settings . Open Settings. Open Control Panel in Windows.

Manage your Xbox subscription. Game Pass Ultimate or a supported free to play game is required for cloud gaming.

From the Overview page, select Office apps and on that page, find the Microsoft 365 product you want to install and select Install. To install Microsoft 365 in a different language, or to install the 64-bit version, use the dropdown to find more options. Choose the language and bit version you want, and then select Install.

Xbox Supported Countries/Regions. To play games on your Xbox console with cloud gaming: Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select My games & apps > See all. Choose Full library > Xbox Game Pass. Select a game with the cloud icon on it. Video instructions.

Select your version of Microsoft 365 below to learn how to activate Microsoft 365. Activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office. Activate Office that's pre-installed on a new Windows device. Activate an Office purchase or offer that's included on a new Windows device. Activate Office from Microsoft Workplace Discount Program.

If the Get Help app is unable to resolve your sound or audio issue, try the possible solutions listed: 1. Check your speaker output. 2. Run the audio troubleshooter. 3. Verify that all Windows Updates are installed. 4. Check your cables, plugs, jacks, volume, speaker, and headphone connections.