Windows 10: MS Authenticator installation / activation nightmare

Discus and support MS Authenticator installation / activation nightmare in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Problem with GMail - prompted to get MS Authenticator - went through process but prompted to enter alternative e-mail address - appears that something... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by MichaelShelley1, Feb 23, 2023.

  1. MS Authenticator installation / activation nightmare


    Problem with GMail - prompted to get MS Authenticator - went through process but prompted to enter alternative e-mail address - appears that something then went wrong and unable to recover original set-up- IPhone 8 and laptop running Windows 11- what can I do, please?

    :)
     
    MichaelShelley1, Feb 23, 2023
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  2. SIW2 Win User

    MS Activation Hell (& HP Repair Nightmare)

    This is auto filled


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    Select the installation files


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    I have a win11 iso handy so will use that to demo


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    It instantly mounts and lists the wim/esd . Select the Edition you want in the dropdown


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    Now browse to the partition to install onto


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  3. SIW2 Win User
    MS Activation Hell (& HP Repair Nightmare)

    Select the target partition


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    click setup

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    The defaults are fine. Just click OK

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  4. BigMac Win User

    MS Authenticator installation / activation nightmare

    MS Activation Hell (& HP Repair Nightmare)

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    Just gives an error number. Clicking on the "changed hardware recently" link only prompts me to create an MS account.

    Sorry, I don't have a clue how to do a clean install like you said.
     
    BigMac, Feb 23, 2023
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