Windows 10: Hi I keep getting a message telling me my once off security code..?

Split from this thread. Hi I keep getting a message telling me my once off security code..? That someone else might be signing in to my account. I don't request this. Can you assist me with this..? It happens a lot recently.

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Gmail "Critical security alert" message, hacking attempt blocked (long post)

This is not true, it depends how and when you used 2FA. I never get security tokens from Google, I just get an email notification asking if it was me with a button to click, and only if the IP / device used is not in the registered devices list on the account.

That said, if you get these kinds of messages, it means someone knows your password and you need to change that on ALL accounts you have, not just Google.

 

Getting Error Code c00cee4f on Lumia 640

Hi,

We would like to ask a few questions to better assist you.

• Could you tell me if you are getting this error code by using the WiFi or 3G connection of your Windows Phone?
• Is there any error message beside the code?
• What are the troubleshooting steps that you've tried so far?

Regards.

 

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?