Windows 10: How to recover Microsoft account?

Hi,I am having an issue with logging into my Microsoft account which is registered using a *** Email address is removed for privacy *** email.The recovery email address seems to have changed to a l*.tom.com email address that I do not recognise and I looks like this is common to hacked accounts.Would it not be possible to send the recovery information to the *** Email address is removed for privacy *** account which is the login and to which I have access to? Unlike using a Microsoft email address, the inbox and Microsoft account are seperate!I have tried to use the recovery form but I am always rejected. Firstly, I cannot remember much more than my person

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Recover your account

Hi Laurie,

This can be due to the changes made to your device.

We'd like to ask the exact error message you are getting. Is it Recover your account or
Recover your Microsoft account?

If your answer is the latter, you may perform the steps listed in this article. Make sure to read
Before you begin then start following the steps under Fill out the recovery form.

We look forward to your response.

 

How to Reset & Recover Microsoft Account

This Forum article walks you through the account password reset, account recovery process, and offers tips and tricks to help get you into your account as quickly as possible.

A Microsoft
account (formerly knowns as Windows Live ID) is what you use to sign in to
Microsoft services such as outlook.com (or Hotmail), Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, Windows, and more. It makes your experiences on devices and services more personal and relevant
to you.

Watch the Instructional Video on the step by step password reset & recovery

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE1ZRwx





Password Reset

If you forgot the password you use to sign in to services like Outlook.com, Skype, OneDrive, and Xbox Live you might need to reset it. First, check to make sure that Caps Lock isn't on, because passwords are case-sensitive. If you're
sure you're using the right password but still can't sign in, you may need to reset your Microsoft Account password

To reset your password:

1. Go to the Reset your password page -
   Reset your password
2. The short video provides step by step guide on how to reset your Microsoft Account Password
3. To learn more on how you can protect your Microsoft Account, visit
   https://aka.ms/ProtectMSA

Account Recovery

If resetting your Microsoft Account password does not work, you may still recover your account by answering the Recovery Form.
The account recovery form is meant to be the last option to get you back into your account. the recovery form gives you a chance to prove that you own your account.

Fill out Recovery Form

1. Go to Recover your account
2. Enter a working email address that we can use to contact you about your account recovery
3. The short video provides step by step guide on how to recover your Microsoft Account through ACSR
4. To lean more on Recovering Microsoft Account, please visit
   https://aka.ms/MSArecovery

Note:

The account recovery form works by asking questions about your account that only you could answer. Then, we review your answers and respond within 24 hours with either instructions to get back in to your account or a denial. Keep
these tips in mind to help you succeed:

• Use a computer we’ll recognize. If possible, fill out the form on a computer that you’ve used to sign in to your account before.
  
• Answer as many questions as possible. Not all the questions will apply to you, and that's ok. Don't worry if you don't have an answer. But it's better to guess and be close than to leave a question blank.
  
• Give us a working email to contact you. We won't use this email address for spam, only to give you the results of your recovery request. You can even use a friend's account, or create a free temporary email.
  
• If you have two-step verification turned on for your account, the recovery form won’t work. When you turn on two-step verification, we promise not to let anyone sign in without two forms of identification, no matter how much information
  they know about your account. Visit this page to learn more about two step verification

 

Recover forgotten Microsoft account?

Hi Robert,

Changing the password is one you can do to make sure your account is secure. To resolve your concern, we suggest the you follow the steps in this article:

How to reset your Microsoft account password or you may preform it by clicking on this
link. It will let you reset your password and recover your Microsoft account.

Let us know if you need further assistance.