Windows 10: Account Security

Discus and support Account Security in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have been sent a code which didn't work I use a VPN so it thinks I'm in Sweden not UK.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Anthony John Zendra, Jun 11, 2020.

  1. ANTHONY JOHN ZENDRA
    Anthony John Zendra Win User

    Account Security


    I have been sent a code which didn't work I use a VPN so it thinks I'm in Sweden not UK.

    :)
     
    Anthony John Zendra, Jun 11, 2020
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  2. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Jun 11, 2020
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  3. ROBJLAU
    RobJLau Win User
    Microsoft account security code - WHY?

    Thanks for the reply Greg.

    "If you turn on two-step verification, you’ll get a security code to your email, phone, or authenticator app every time you sign in on
    a device that isn't trusted. When two-step verification is turned off, you will only have to verify your identity with security codes periodically, when
    there might be a risk to your account security."

    Overkill.

    As Two-Step verification has never been turned on, I presume MS thinks every time I log into access pages on https://account.microsoft.com/ pages I'm a risk to my account. Even from computers listed in the 'Devices" tab of those pages. Even though I have
    to supply my MS password to get to those pages.

    Are you suggesting I turn two-step verification on, which is what I don't need?
     
    RobJLau, Jun 11, 2020
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  4. THEMAILMAN78
    TheMailMan78 Win User

    Account Security

    My EA account has been hacked

    EA needs step two verification and now. The way Origin and Battlelog is setup now its a free for all. They need to take note from Steam and Gmail on how to secure an account.
     
    TheMailMan78, Jun 11, 2020
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