Windows 10: Reset account password

Discus and support Reset account password in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; One of my friends changed my Microsoft account password and I know the new password, but I always try to put the old password before I remember to put... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Portuguese Person, Feb 16, 2019.

  1. Reset account password


    One of my friends changed my Microsoft account password and I know the new password, but I always try to put the old password before I remember to put the new one. I tried changing the password, but the website says I've used that password before, and therefore I can't put it back to how it was.

    Can this be fixed?

    :)
     
    Portuguese Person, Feb 16, 2019
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  2. P4-630 Win User

    How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-8

    • If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
      • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
      • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. ...
      • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
     
    P4-630, Feb 16, 2019
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  3. Microsoft Account Password Reset

    Thanks for the reply, but it does not help me. The website does not proceed past step 4. After entering the security code, the website does not proceed to step 5. It does not give an error message, it simply greys out the next and cancel buttons and hangs
    indefinitely.

    Reset your password

    If you can't remember your password, follow these steps to get into your account.

    • Go to the Reset your password page.
    • Choose the reason you need your password reset, then click Next.
    • Enter the email address you used when you made your Microsoft account. This could be any email address, or an email ending in a Microsoft domain like hotmail.com or outlook.com.
    • Enter the characters you see on the screen (this lets us know you’re not a robot), then click Next.
    • If you've added security info to your account, we'll send a one-time code to the alternate phone number or email address you gave us. After you enter that code on the next screen, you'll be able to make a new password.
    I'll try your "Get account help by email" suggestion and post the solution here when I've found one.
     
    Donovan de Swardt, Feb 16, 2019
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  4. Reset account password

    I can not reset my google password

    Two step works for me if your phone info is the same as it was you should be able to recover it.
     
    Brokenarrow, Feb 16, 2019
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