If you are having issues installing or updating Gaming Services on your PC, or if you are noticing that the Xbox app for PC is launching with missing content, you may want to download and run the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC.

These apps relying on blocked drivers might display error messages, including "The backup has failed because Microsoft VSS has timed out during the snapshot creation" or VSS_E_BAD_STATE.

Refunds for digital games include Microsoft Store digital game offers, Xbox apps (excluding movies and TV apps), digital gaming bundle offers, digital game durable content, and some digital game consumable content, whether made available through the Xbox console, on your PC, or on your mobile device.

Summary A BitLocker recovery key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. This is a 48‑digit number that lets you regain access to your drive.

When you first launch the Xbox app on a compatible smart TV, you’ll be provided with a QR code and URL to follow to complete sign in on another device. If you have an existing Xbox profile, make sure you sign in using that same account.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.

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注意 Microsoft Authenticator 不适用于 电脑或 Mac，因为验证器应用是出于安全原因为智能手机设计的。 了解详细信息。 Microsoft不再支持超过一年的 Authenticator 版本。 始终使设备保持最新状态。 中国用户应 了解如何在中国下载和使用 Microsoft Authenticator。

This article walks you through how to customize the Windows taskbar step by step. You’ll learn how to adjust taskbar alignment, manage pinned apps, and control system tray visibility so you can personalize the taskbar to fit your workflow and preferences

Alpha Skip-Ahead Ring (2606.260423-2200) Hey Xbox Insiders! We are releasing a new Xbox Update Preview to the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring today. Continue reading below to learn all about what's included with this update.