Reset steps You can reset your PC when you are signed in to Windows or from the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE).

Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.

Discover the step-by-step process to change or reset your Windows password if you've lost or forgotten it. This guide will help you regain access to your Windows account quickly and securely.

A recovery drive lets you reset your Surface to its factory condition and can help you troubleshoot and fix problems with your Surface device. It reinstalls the Windows operating system, deletes all your …

Here you'll find guidance for how to secure your account going forward, make it easier to reset a password, and provide additional methods you can use to verify your account. Important: To protect …

The installation media for Windows is a versatile tool that serves multiple purposes, including in-place installations for recovery and new installations. This media, typically created on a USB drive or DVD, …

Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.

The steps below describe how to change a known password for a Microsoft personal account. If you need to reset your Microsoft account password because you forgot it, see Reset your Microsoft …

Learn how to reset your PIN if you aren't signed in to Windows and having trouble using your PIN.

Surface not responding or freezing up? Here’s how to restart it—also known as a soft reset.