Windows 10: Unable to change email address associated with Microsoft Account

Hi,I want to change the email address associated with my Microsoft Account Profile. Please keep in mind I am not a newbie here. I have already done my due diligence of researching this. The core issue as we are all going to find out here in just a few moments is that I have messed up somewhere along the way ----- most likely a year to two years ago ----- and have forgotten about the mistake I made back then.Here is what is NOW happening when I attempt to change the email address. I am NOW receiving an error message telling me that the email address that I would like to use is "already in use

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How to change the email address associated with the Microsoft Account?

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change the email address associated with the Microsoft Account?

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How to add an email address or phone number to your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

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Changing the email address attached to your gamertag will not affect your current game data. To change the email address associated to your gamertag, we suggest that you follow the steps provided on the link below.

How to change the email address associated with your Microsoft Account

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how to change the email address associated with my Microsoft account?

When I opened my Microsoft account (many years ago), I used my then-current email address. That same email address is not my current email address anymore. I want to update my Microsoft account with my current email address.

How do I change the email address associated with my Microsoft account?

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