Windows 10: Locked out of device due to poor Windows verification information

Bit of background first I am a computer tech and have been since the 90s. Currently working a home based business and most of my clients are pension age or thereabouts.Just got off the phone with a Microsoft Tech who was very helpful and we had one of those tech to tech discussionsHere's the issueClient set up a new laptop about a year or two ago with Windows 10Part of the process as you know says login with your Microsoft accountHe didn't have one he probably doesn't need one for what he wants to doHe's created a new account and a new password then the trouble startsA few more screens in

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microsoft account verification

Hi Cis,


Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently. Let me help you in resolving the issue.

The issue could be due to some suspicious activity on the computer. I would suggest you to try the steps from the following link and see if that helps.

About two-step verification

How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account

Hope the information helps. Keep us posted on Windows related queries and we will be happy to assist you further.

 

Unprompted Microsoft verification text

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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  Have you enabled two step verification?
  
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  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  

If you have enabled two step verification in the Microsoft account. 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.

Refer the link below for more information.

About two-step verification.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/two-step-verification-faq

Security info & security codes.

Microsoft account security info & verification codes



Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Trusted Device and Two-Step Verification Frustrations!

Hi Darla,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I can imagine the inconvenience you are experiencing at this moment. We will assist you on　this.

I suggest you to turn off the Two-step verification and
then make your device as Trusted while signing in and check if it resolves the issue.

Refer the section 'To turn two-step verification on or off' and 'How do I mark my device as trusted?'
from below articles and follow the steps.

About two-step verification

Trusted devices: FAQ

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.