Windows 10: Lost Phone to Access Authenticator App / Cannot Access to Windows

Hello Microsoft Community,For the past year, I was able to login to my laptop using my fingerprint. One day, for some reason, the login criteria asked me to provide a password.I forgot the password so when I tried to reset it, there was two-step authentication.Unfortunately, I lost my phone with the app, so I do not have the access to the laptop.I searched a way to connect directly to Microsoft Customer Service, but they moved online.Therefore, I am seeking your advice on how I can regain access to Windows with my ID.

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Lost ability to access Win10 from WinXP machine

Hi,

This is a lab I constructed since following this thread.

Setup:

Virtual Box
Windows 10 fresh install, latest ISO fully patched.
Windows XP Latest Version As patched as it need.

Setup:
Both Virtual machines virtual adapters Bridged to my Local Network
Both NetBios forced Enabled
Both in the same Workgroup
Both firewalls located in Private network

Enabled SMB1 on W10 Host

Created user named "monkey" with the password "banana" on both machines
Created a Share named !TEMP! on both machines, created a cookie File in each folder.
Give full control access to everyone and "monkey" on both shares.

From there I was unable to access the shared folder Without authentication period.
Automatic authentication did not work and using "Everyone full access" did not change anything.
I had to specifically log on the machine to gain any access.

CMD output:








If you want, you can do a step by step troubleshooting of your problem.
From the problematic machine.

Try to view if your Machine appears on the Network List:
Code:

If Your Machine appears on the list, try to view it:
Code:

The available shares will be listed there.
If it does not work you can use:
Code:

To verify if authentication is working properly, if it succeed, you can carry on... But nothing will be permanently saved.

Then Try to List the content of one of the directories:
Code:

This should list the content of the directory,

If all this works Try to map a drive on the share:
Code:

In my setup both windows are at the default initial configuration, no tweaks, and wont accept any of these commands without prior authentication.

 

New Microsoft Authenticator app version for Android and iOS - Sept. 3

Two factor authentication (TFA) is easy, convenient, and secure when you use Microsoft Authenticator. Use your phone, not your password, to log into your Microsoft account. Just enter your username, then approve the notification sent to your phone. Your fingerprint, face ID, or PIN will provide a second layer of security in this two step verification process. After youve signed in with two factor authentication (TFA), youll have access to all your Microsoft products and services, such as Outlook, OneDrive, Office, and more.

Microsoft Authenticator version 6.2108.5654 for Android

WHAT'S NEW

• We're always working on new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Make sure you stay updated with the latest version for the best authentication experience.

Source: Microsoft Authenticator - Apps on Google Play




Microsoft Authenticator version 6.5.82 for iOS

What's New:

• We're always working on new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Make sure you stay updated with the latest version for the best authentication experience.

Download: Microsoft Authenticator | App Store

 

Preventing access to modern app

Ive been tasked with preventing the children from accessing instagram. I've got it listed in my windows hosts file and internet options/security/restricted site but the windows 10 app is still allowing access. Any suggestions other then deleting app which can just be reinstalled?