Windows 10: Not Getting Code for Password Reset

Hi,

I got a notification message on my Hotmail client that I needed to fix my account.

I tried to log in to my microsoft account, and the password was rejected.

I know that I typed it in correctly.

So, I then tried to perform a password reset. I requested a reset code using the email address that I have associated with the account.

It's been a few hours now, and I've yet to get a code.

It's because of shyyt like this that I've been switching everything over to gmail.

Does anyone know what I need to do about getting back into my account?

Thanks.

:)

 

How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-8

• If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
  • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
  • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. ...
  • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.

 

Microsoft Account Password Reset

Thanks for the reply, but it does not help me. The website does not proceed past step 4. After entering the security code, the website does not proceed to step 5. It does not give an error message, it simply greys out the next and cancel buttons and hangs
indefinitely.

Reset your password

If you can't remember your password, follow these steps to get into your account.

• Go to the Reset your password page.
• Choose the reason you need your password reset, then click Next.
  
• Enter the email address you used when you made your Microsoft account. This could be any email address, or an email ending in a Microsoft domain like hotmail.com or outlook.com.
  
• Enter the characters you see on the screen (this lets us know you’re not a robot), then click Next.
  
• If you've added security info to your account, we'll send a one-time code to the alternate phone number or email address you gave us. After you enter that code on the next screen, you'll be able to make a new password.

I'll try your "Get account help by email" suggestion and post the solution here when I've found one.

 

admin password?

You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

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