Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Tips: While signing in, select Yes at the "Stay signed in?" prompt if you want to go straight to your mailbox next time (not recommended for shared computers). Alternatively, check the "Don't show this again" box and select No to be prompted for your password each time.

How to redeem a Windows activation code. On your Windows PC, go to the Activation section of the Settings app and select Change product key. Open Settings. Problems redeeming a code? If you're unable to redeem a code, check our self-help troubleshooting guidance below. Get help. Need more help?

How to sign in to Outlook on the web. Fix account settings being out-of-date in Mail or Calendar. Still need help? To get support in Outlook.com, click here or select Help on the menu bar and enter your query. If the self-help doesn't solve your problem, scroll down to Still need help? and select Yes.

Check for Windows updates. Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

The PC Game Pass plan gives you access to a set of high-quality PC games on Windows 10/11 devices. The best way to experience PC Game Pass is in the Xbox app for Windows, available for download from the Microsoft Store or at: Xbox app for Windows. Frequently asked questions. Collapse all. How do I get PC Game Pass?

Press the Xbox button to open the guide, select Profile & system > Settings > Devices & connections > Controllers & headsets, and then select the controller you want to update. On the Xbox Wireless Controller screen, select “…” to check the firmware version for your controller.

To find out if your PC supports this, select Settings > System > Display. Select Brightness, look for the Change brightness automatically when lighting changes check box, and then select it to use this feature. This automatic setting helps make sure your screen is readable wherever you go.

Go to the official website: Choose your new gamertag. Sign in with the Microsoft account email address and password that’s associated with your Xbox profile. Confirm that you’re signed in to the right account by ensuring it says your current gamertag in the top-right corner of the page after signing in.

If you just don't want to use OneDrive, the easiest solution is to unlink it - see the steps below. Tips: If you want to stop OneDrive for a while, or not use all of it, here are some other solutions: If you want to stop syncing for a short time, learn How to pause and resume sync in OneDrive.

Learn how to get the latest Windows updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely.