Get help with Windows sign-in, passwords, PINs, Microsoft accounts, local accounts, and everyday security settings. For the broader directory, visit Windows Help & Guides.
Browse by task: Windows account guides covers local and Microsoft accounts and setup choices; Windows administrator and permissions guides covers administrator access plus app and file permissions; and Windows security and malware guides covers Defender, antivirus, firewall, malware scans, and virus removal.
Password and sign-in guides: password setup, change, and removal; password reset and account recovery; and PIN, Windows Hello, and sign-in options.
Accounts and security guides
- How to Find Saved Passwords on Windows 11
- How to Switch to a Local Account in Windows 11
- How to Skip Microsoft Sign-In on Windows 11
- How to Change a Local Account Name in Windows 11
- How to Remove a Microsoft Account from Windows 11
- How to Change a PIN on Windows 11
- How to Turn Off a PIN on Windows 11
- How to Disable BitLocker in Windows 11
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Use these guides to manage how you sign in, change account details, recover access, and adjust Windows security protections.