Windows 10: MS account single-use code sent in middle of night

Discus and support MS account single-use code sent in middle of night in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I received a Microsoft account single-use code for someone trying to logon to my account in the middle of the night. Definitely NOT my request. How can... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Wenatchee Wayne, Oct 15, 2022.

  1. WENATCHEE WAYNE
    Wenatchee Wayne Win User

    MS account single-use code sent in middle of night


    I received a Microsoft account single-use code for someone trying to logon to my account in the middle of the night. Definitely NOT my request. How can I find who is trying to access this? I have done a virus/Malware/trojan horse, etc. scan without any failure detected. HELP, please.Is it normal to get this single-use code randomly, if I haven't attempted to login?Wenatchee Wayne

    :)
     
    Wenatchee Wayne, Oct 15, 2022
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  2. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Oct 15, 2022
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  3. BLOUPBLOUP
    bloupbloup Win User
    How to prevent my screen to turn on in the middle of the night during MS windows updates

    My screen "wakes up" in the middle of the night during MS windows 10 updates. It wakes me up.

    How can I prevent MS windows to turn on the screen during updates?
     
    bloupbloup, Oct 15, 2022
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  4. TENFORO
    Tenforo Active Member

    MS account single-use code sent in middle of night

    Microsoft account security code - WHY?

    Thanks for the reply Greg.

    "If you turn on two-step verification, 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. When two-step verification is turned off, you will only have to verify your identity with security codes periodically, when
    there might be a risk to your account security."

    Overkill.

    As Two-Step verification has never been turned on, I presume MS thinks every time I log into access pages on https://account.microsoft.com/ pages I'm a risk to my account. Even from computers listed in the 'Devices" tab of those pages. Even though I have
    to supply my MS password to get to those pages.

    Are you suggesting I turn two-step verification on, which is what I don't need?
     
    Tenforo, Oct 15, 2022
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