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From signing in to shutting down and everything in between

Get started

Learn the basics

Check out the tutorial

Don’t have Windows 8 yet?

How to download and install

Connect your life

All about Microsoft account

Windows 8 & Windows RT

Windows 7

Get to know Windows 7

See what's inside.

Photos & videos

Share the memories with the people you care about.

Entertainment

Have fun with music, TV, movies, and games.

Productivity

Get more done from anywhere.

Networking

Get connected and get online.

PC health

Help keep your PC safer and running great.

Windows 7 features

Walk through Windows 7, feature by feature.

SkyDrive

SkyDrive overview

Free file storage with access to your files from all your devices.

SkyDrive on the web

Never worry about forgetting a file at home or work again.

SkyDrive on your computer

Download the SkyDrive desktop app on your PC or Mac to sync your files.

Share files and photos

Share files easily—all your recipient needs is a browser.

SkyDrive and Office work together

View and edit documents using a web browser and free Office Web Apps.

Outlook.com

Outlook overview

Free web-based email does way more than cover the basics.

Clutter-free inbox

Easy-to-use, automated tools keep your inbox organized.

Private

Unlike other mail services, Outlook.com never shares your private data.

Outlook @ School

Stay in touch and study from almost anywhere.

Connected

Stay in touch via Facebook from our Outlook inbox.

Mobile

Add Outlook to your iPhone, Android phone, or Windows Phone.

Faster email

Intuitive design and tools will keep you moving quickly.
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Need help?

Check the Support section for solutions.

Download Internet Explorer

Get the new fast and fluid browser that works great with touch.

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