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.

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Driver updates for most hardware devices in Windows are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update. Windows Update updates drivers for various hardware including network adapters, printers, scanners, and video cards. Drivers updated through Windows Update are normally recent and up to date. However, drivers can also be updated through Device Manager. Drivers updated through ...

Learn how to fix error 0x91d7000a so you can load a Blu-Ray Disc on your Xbox One console.

Using Authenticator as a way to sign in If you have turned on passwordless, two-step, or multi-factor authentication for your account, use the following steps to sign-in: Go to the site where you want to sign in. Enter your username at the sign-in prompt and select Next. Select Send notification.

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Microsoft account sign-in helper If you can't sign into your Microsoft account, use the sign-in helper to identify the problem. How to use the Microsoft account sign-in helper The tool will ask you to enter the email address or mobile phone number you're trying to sign in with and check the details you provide. If it detects a problem with your account, we'll tell you what you need to do to ...

Find out how to use Game Bar Compact Mode on small screens, handhelds, and when using a controller when playing Xbox games.

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