Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

Some Xbox subscriptions can be extended. Find out more about what the limitations are in your country or region.

Learn how to find a Windows product key for activation, and when you'll use a digital license instead.

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Here are the most likely causes for an unrecognized charge: A Microsoft subscription has recurring billing enabled. Someone you know, such as a family member, bought something with your card. You can now investigate this on the Manage your payments page. A previously declined charge was charged again. A pre-order or split order was shipped. Someone made an in-app purchase from an app, game, or ...

You see the following error code and message when you launch a game or an app on your Xbox console: 0x803f8001

Uninstall from the Start menu Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings Select Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall.

Alpha Skip-Ahead Ring (2606.260429-2200) 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.