Windows 10: If I am locked out of my account, how do they expect me to sign in for support?

Discus and support If I am locked out of my account, how do they expect me to sign in for support? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I've had this account for over 20 years, same password. I mistyped one time and my account was blocked. The reset password option is not helpful and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Angela Garnett, Mar 13, 2025.

  1. If I am locked out of my account, how do they expect me to sign in for support?


    I've had this account for over 20 years, same password. I mistyped one time and my account was blocked. The reset password option is not helpful and asks questions that have no relevance to my account today. I no longer have the old contact informtion. They need better options for accounts over 10 years old. My account has years of inforamtion and ties to accounts that correspond with me regularly. With todays innovation, there has got to be a more efficent method.

    :)
     
    Angela Garnett, Mar 13, 2025
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  2. Rose W Win User

    Your Microsoft account needs you to sign in again-recent credentials

    Yes the correct or current info is in the Settings/Accounts/Your email and accounts.
    The steps in the tutorial included signing in after deleting a listing. I couldn't see where that was relevant since its a second listing. It looks like I have to voluntarily do the 'sign in' so I can avoid doing that. I'm locked out for 30 days anyway.
    Perhaps its time to set up a stand alone user account in that laptop <grin> Too nerve wracking dealing with this MSAccount.
     
    Rose W, Mar 13, 2025
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  3. Teokute Win User
    Cannot sign in microsoft account.

    My device: Lumia 520. GDR2.
    I cannot sign in my Microsoft account on my device. It didnt say any error but Microsoft account is not listed in Email and account list. When I click add button, it will show microsoft account option but after press sign in, it is still not shown in email
    and account. Another problem is i cannot delete facebook account. Error code: 0x83cf1202. I have tried as suggested here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2475837/en-us#step0x83cf1202 but as my Microsoft account is not shown, I cannot do step 6. If I am locked out of my account, how do they expect me to sign in for support? :(

    Any suggestion?
     
    Teokute, Mar 13, 2025
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  4. If I am locked out of my account, how do they expect me to sign in for support?

    signing into microsoft account

    Hi,

    Thank you for getting back to us. We apologize for the delay in response.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Navigate to Start>Settings>Accounts.
    • In the left pane, click on sign-in options.
    • In the right pane select Never from the drop down list for the option
      Require sign-in.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Mar 13, 2025
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