Microsoft account security info & verification codes
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
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
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.
I can't sign in to my Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
Learn how to fix problems signing into your Microsoft account. Resolve password verification, locked account, and other Microsoft account login issues.
Applies To: Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2019 for Mac, Outlook 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Outlook.com, GroupMe, Microsoft account dashboard, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams personal, Microsoft To Do, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows, Outlook for Android, Outlook for iOS
Link your social network accounts to Xbox | Xbox Support
You can link your social media account in one of two ways: Use the Xbox mobile app to scan the QR code. Select the Link option which will launch the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, or other social media account.
Download Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.
How to sign in to or out of Outlook.com - Microsoft Support
If you can't sign in to your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account, or you're not sure how to sign in or sign out, here are some solutions.
Applies To: Outlook.com
Request a refund for digital games | Xbox Support
We understand that sometimes purchases of digital game products don’t go as planned. When that happens, we’ll help you request a refund. Refunds are typically issued for requests meeting the following criteria: Requests are made within 14 days of the purchase date.
Send and receive text messages from your PC - Microsoft Support
Sending a message. If you haven't already set up messages, do the following: On your PC, in the Phone Link, select Messages. To start a new conversation, select New message. Enter the name or phone number of a contact. Select the person you want to send a message to.
Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type - Microsoft Support
The most common type is a physical, external keyboard that plugs into your PC. But Windows has a built-in Accessibility tool called the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) that can be used instead of a physical keyboard. You don’t need a touchscreen to use the OSK.
Get Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support
Windows Media player should now be reinstalled. Note: To troubleshoot issues like playback and codec problems, see the "Get help" section in Windows Media Player. Learn how to get Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.