Windows 10: How to check whether Google or Windows account been compromised ?

Please let me know how I can check to see whether my Windows or Google account has been compromised ?

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microsoft account compromised

Hi Veronica,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

I’m sorry to hear that you feel like your Microsoft account was hijacked. That can be a very stressful situation.

If you think your account has been hacked, use our interactive tool to help guide you to the right steps. How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

In addition, here are some steps you can take to recover your account and secure it from future attacks:

1. Scan your computer with an antivirus and antimalware program to remove any viruses or malware that might have been installed by the hacker.
   
2. Change or reset your password as soon as possible. Make sure you create a strong password that is hard to guess.
   
3. Check your account settings and review any changes that might have been made by the hacker. For example, check your connected accounts, forwarding, and automatic replies.
   
4. Enable two-step verification for your account to add an extra layer of security.
   

I hope this helps you regain control of your account and protect it from future hacking attempts.

About someone who created a Microsoft family with your account and put you as the child.

Here are some steps you can take to remove yourself from the family and regain control of your account:

1. Sign in to family.microsoft.com with your Microsoft account.
   
2. Click on More options next to your name and select Leave family group.
   
3. Select Remove to confirm.
   

If you are unable to leave the family group, you might need to remove the consent that was given by the adult who added you to the family.

1. To do that, sign in to account.microsoft.com with your Microsoft account.
   
2. Click on Family and then click on Manage consent under your name.
   
3. Remove the consent and then try to leave the family group again.
   

I hope this helps you remove yourself from the unwanted family group.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.



Your Sincerely

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Gmail account error 0x8007042b. error appears just after clicking add account>google

Hi Sourav,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and appreciate you for being a part of Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing in adding the Google account on Windows 10. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Provide us below information to assist you better:

• Do confirm to us if you are trying to add the account on Mail app?
• What are the troubleshooting steps you have tried to resolve the issue?
• Is this issue specific only to Google account?
• Are you able to add any other account on Mail app?

If you are facing issues with Mail app, I suggest you to try the below troubleshooting steps if not yet tried and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to try to add different account and check if the issue persists.

This will let us know if the issue is with Google account or Mail app.

Method 2: I suggest you to run the
Windows Store Apps troubleshooter as it troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

Refer: Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps

Method 3: I suggest you to install all the pending Windows Updates on your device and check if it helps.

Steps:

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type
  updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on
  Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Hope it helps. Get back to us with the required information and updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Google account - but cannot find Google group

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