Windows 10: My previous microsoft account was hacked, will they have access to my pc files?

My previous microsoft account was hacked, Im still trying to recover it but to no avail I havent recieved a response yet.So I created a new account but I am curious if they had access to my files such as my local hard disks and external drives that are connected to it.

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Microsoft Account was hacked

Original Title: Accessed my account

How cans someone hack into my Microsoft account when I have the two step verification .. that can only be approved from my cell phone?

 

Microsoft Account has been hacked

Try download and run a full system scan with Microsoft Safety Scanner Download | Microsoft Learn and see what the result is.

Do you have access to the file which infected your PC or download location?

If yes, you may submit sample to Submit a file for malware analysis - Microsoft Security Intelligence.

Follow steps on How to recover a hacked or compromised Microsoft account - Microsoft Support.

 

Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.