In early 2024, National Public Data, an online background check and fraud prevention service, experienced a significant data breach. This breach allegedly exposed up to 2.9 billion records with highly sensitive personal data of up to 170M people in the US, UK, and Canada (Bloomberg Law).

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.

The Xbox Action for Google Assistant lets you control your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console from any Google Assistant or Google Home-enabled device. You can set up Google Assistant on your console and with the Google Home app.

Cast to a display from a Windows PC. You can wirelessly connect your PC to a TV, projector, or other kind of external display that supports Miracast. Turn on your TV, projector, or other display. If you're using a Miracast dongle or adapter, make sure it's plugged in to the display.

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is a performance-class controller designed to meet the needs of competitive gamers. Get to know your controller and how to customize it to your gaming style. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is compatible with all Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

When the flash drive is inserted, the Offline system update option on the Xbox Startup Troubleshooter becomes active. Use the D-pad and A button on your controller to select Offline system update to initiate the update using the files saved on your flash drive. Note The console restart may take several minutes.

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Open the Xbox Accessories app. Scroll to your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and select Configure. Select a profile to adjust or create a new one. Select the Edit button and in the Mapping tab select the icon or letter for the button or input you’d like to change.

At this time, you cannot use your Google credentials to sign in to your Microsoft account, but you can use your Gmail address as a way to prove who you are. To add your Gmail address as a way to sign in, go to Manage how you sign in to Microsoft.

If you are having issues installing or updating Gaming Services on your PC, or if you are noticing that the Xbox app for PC is launching with missing content, you may want to download and run the Gaming Services Repair Tool for PC.