Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.

Insert your security key into the USB port or tap your NFC reader to verify your identity. Follow the on-screen instructions, based on your specific security key manufacturer. If your key manufacturer isn't listed in the on-screen instructions, refer to the manufacturer's site for more information.

Learn how to remove viruses or malware from your Windows PC. Learn how to recover a hacked or compromised account, what to do next, and how to prevent your account from being compromised in the future.

You can import photos and videos you have stored on a camera’s SD card, a USB drive, a phone, or on another device. Here's how: Use a USB cable to connect your device to the PC. In the search box on the taskbar, type photos and then select the Photos app from the results. Select Import from the app bar.

Learn how to open and navigate File Explorer in Windows. Get answers to common questions about File Explorer.

Cross-network play on Windows devices and Xbox consoles. Some multiplayer games offer cross-network play (or cross play), which enables gamers on Windows 10/11 devices and Xbox consoles to play with gamers on PCs, Nintendo consoles, Playstation consoles, and more.

You can repair some apps and programs if they're not running correctly. Note that you won't see repair, change, or modify options for all apps and programs. Repair options from the Settings page. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Apps & features in Settings.

There are a number of possible explanations for why verification codes don't always arrive. Read through the list of the most common causes, and see if any of them apply to you, or use our troubleshooter to help guide you.

Launch a game, and then press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar. Select Widget Menu > Xbox Achievements to see achievement details for the game that you’re playing. Select a secret achievement, and then select Reveal achievement to show details on that achievement.

If you want to track your Microsoft Rewards order after you redeem an award, sign in to the Rewards page with your Microsoft account, select Redeem and then select Order history. On the Order history page, find your order and then look under Status. Open Rewards dashboard.