Windows 10: password required for phone link, use of phone

Discus and support password required for phone link, use of phone in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Installed phone link between my laptop and phone and all working well for photos and messages but when trying to make a phone call from my laptop, it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by jaxieO, Jul 1, 2022.

  1. jaxieO Win User

    password required for phone link, use of phone


    Installed phone link between my laptop and phone and all working well for photos and messages but when trying to make a phone call from my laptop, it asks for a password and only the phone number pad is visible on laptop screen is usable. I did not create a phone password and cannot submit microsoft password with just phone numbers usable. what password is it asking for?

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    jaxieO, Jul 1, 2022
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  2. Kari Win User

    Microsoft account and phone number linked

    Microsoft account password recovery requires two verification codes being sent using two different verification methods. Each Microsoft account has at least two verification methods, the phone number and additional email address which are asked and required when you set up a new Microsoft account with a new hotmail.com or outlook.com email or using a third party email.

    When the thief who got your phone tries to recover your password, all your verification methods / security info phone numbers and email addresses will be listed for him to select one. OK, the thief naturally selects your phone number, gets the code sent as a text message, and enters it.

    But, clicking Next after entering the code he needs to select another security info contact (phone / email) from the list to receive second verification code.

    Password recovery is not possible with just your phone, the system is clever enough to make it impossible by requiring two codes being sent to two different phones and / or emails.

    You can add as many phone numbers and email address as you wish as security info contacts at https://account.live.com/proofs/mana...&refp=security. I wholeheartedly recommend that you add at least another security email address; if you only have one phone number and one email added, those which were required when you set up the Microsoft account, and that thief got your phone, the recovery would be as impossible to you as it is to him, you both having access to just one of required two verification methods.
     
    Kari, Jul 1, 2022
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  3. Dos101 Win User
    Windows Phone users Clubhouse

    I think I'll put a list of people's favourite apps in the OP, starting with my own until I get some suggestions, but you can take a look at the Windows Phone app store at the top apps to see what's popular http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store

    You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:
     
    Dos101, Jul 1, 2022
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  4. BubbaW Win User

    password required for phone link, use of phone

    Stop Windows 10 from asking to link phone to computer

    Besides Group Policy, what other ways have you tried ?
    Do you utilize Shared experiences, Share across devices ?

    Unlink your phone from your PC running Windows 10, use these steps:

    • Open Settings.
    • Click on Phone.
    • Click the Unlink this PC option. Unlink your phone from computer.
    • Click the Home button.
    • Click on Devices.
    • Click on Bluetooth & other devices.
    • Select your phone.
    • Click the Remove device button.
     
    BubbaW, Jul 1, 2022
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