Windows 10: Far too much junk with my current hotmail username, I need to change accounts

Discus and support Far too much junk with my current hotmail username, I need to change accounts in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have been a Hotmail user for at least 25 years. Unfortunately I cannot keep up with the barrage of junk mail no matter how often I block senders,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Allen Davis1, Feb 11, 2024.

  1. ALLEN DAVIS1
    Allen Davis1 Win User

    Far too much junk with my current hotmail username, I need to change accounts


    I have been a Hotmail user for at least 25 years. Unfortunately I cannot keep up with the barrage of junk mail no matter how often I block senders, report them as phishing or scams, more keeps coming in. I have a desktop windows 11 PC and 1 surface laptop 15 inch which I think is a great machine. It has come to the point where I need to change my accounts associated with Microsoft, just because I no longer have the time or energy to keep up with the 100+ junk emails I received daily both in my inbox and my junk folder. How do I link my 1 Microsoft account, 2 Office 365 and 3 My 2 wi

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    Allen Davis1, Feb 11, 2024
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  2. POLARMAN
    Polarman Win User

    Hotmail accounts posted online

    Thousands of Hotmail passwords have been hacked and posted online, according to reports.

    See this arcticle for more details:

    BBC NEWS | Technology | Phishing attack targets Hotmail

    I suggest that you change your password if you use any "Live" accounts.
     
    Polarman, Feb 11, 2024
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  3. CHRISJOHN6
    ChrisJohn6 Win User
    Hotmail account wrong username or password

    I am trying to send an email using my hotmail account but it keeps coming back with unable to send due to incorrect username or password.

    Any suggestions
     
    ChrisJohn6, Feb 11, 2024
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  4. SUJATAMOKTAN
    SujataMoktan Win User

    Far too much junk with my current hotmail username, I need to change accounts

    change admin username account

    Hi
    vasilisnikolo    ,

    Are you logged in with the Microsoft account or a local account?

    You can follow the steps below to change the username and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key + X key.
    • Click on Control Panel.
    • Under view, select large icons.
    • Go to User Account.
    • Click on Manage another account.
    • Select the User Account for which you want to select the password.
    • Click on Change the username.
    • Click on Change Name button.
    Hope this information is helpful.
     
    SujataMoktan, Feb 11, 2024
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