Windows 10: Do I need to reset my PC if I lost my Microsoft account?

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  1. Do I need to reset my PC if I lost my Microsoft account?


    Recently I lost my Microsoft account and I'm pretty sure there no way of getting it back. But when I set up my PC, I used my Microsoft account that is now hacked, so I'm wondering if I should reset it to be safe. They changed the email to the hacked account and when I tried to sign in it said that a account with the email didn't exist so I made a new one with the same email.So what I'm wondering 1. Should I reset my PC? And 2. If I do will it cause problem since I used the same email because when I tried to sign in with I didn't reset my PC it says there's already an account with the sam

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    Timothy4891, Dec 1, 2024
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    How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

    Change or reset your password - Microsoft Support

    • 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, Dec 1, 2024
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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, Dec 1, 2024
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