Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Contact Support. For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Learn how to manage your Microsoft account security info and troubleshoot verification code issues.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Update drivers manually in Windows - Microsoft Support
Check for Windows updates. Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.
How to use Remote Desktop - Microsoft Support
Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.
Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software ...
Each release of the tool helps detect and remove current, prevalent malicious software. This malicious software includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Microsoft uses several metrics to determine the prevalence of a malicious software family and the damage that can be associated with it.
Manage devices used with your Microsoft account
Manage devices used with your Microsoft account. Adding a device to your Microsoft account helps you see its warranty status, get support or request service. You can also find or lock it if it's lost. On this page: Add | Register | Repairs | Rename | Remove | Unlink | Find & lock.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Change your app recommendation settings in Windows
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to change whether you're shown app recommendations when trying to install apps from outside the Store.
Media Feature Pack for Windows 10/11 N (September 2022)
Enable Windows 10 programs such as Windows Media Player to support activities that include the playback and recording of multimedia files that are encoded with standards-based codecs. Movies & TV: An app that's used to play digital video. Windows Voice Recorder: An app that's used to record sounds.
Use voice typing to talk instead of type on your PC
To switch voice typing languages, you'll need to change the input language you use. Here's how: Select the language switcher in the corner of your taskbar. Press the language switcher in the bottom right of the touch keyboard.
Install the latest updates for Windows - Microsoft Support
Install the latest updates for Windows. Windows 11 automatically downloads and installs updates to make sure your device is secure and up to date. This means you receive the latest fixes and security updates, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected.
Enable TPM 2.0 on your PC - Microsoft Support
Enable TPM 2.0 on your PC. Published August 2021. This article is intended for users who are not able to upgrade to Windows 11 because their PC is not currently enabled with TPM 2.0 or their PC is capable of running TPM 2.0 but is not set up to do so.