Windows 10: Want to set up pin, but Windows wants a phone for verification. How to revert to an...

johnptd · Nov 20, 2023

I set up a Microsoft account on a PC and wish to set up a pin. Later in the process it wants a phone number to send a verification code. This is a small computer club. There is no one phone number we can use. Is there some way to change it to send the code to an alternate email address i.e. are club web site mail address?JohnD

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Dos101 · Nov 20, 2023

Windows Phone users Clubhouse

Just ordered the Lumia 822 from VZW. Is there a list of must have apps around here?
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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 Microsoft Apps

add me to the list. Samsung Focus Flash. Soon will be updating to a WP8 phone but not sure which one for now.
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I'm not on the list :O
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You are both now added, welcome! *Toast :toast:

kitpzyxmsir · Nov 20, 2023

Two step verification notifications stopped on desktop

Have you tried ---Settings >System >Notifications & Actions --- and checked through all the options listed ?
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If notifications aren’t showing even though they’re enabled then please ensure Quiet hours &/or Focus Assist isn’t enabled.
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Yes, here's an example of some of my prominent phone examples, among others (My bank, Reddit, Firefox, etc.) from whom I expect to receive notifications, not to mention most recently. I do get Google Task notifications, along with MIcrosoft News, (local of course) but that's it

Link to Windows was just updated. Is it possible that has anything to do with it? I just checked the notifications within my Link to Windows desktop app. The notifications I'm expecting in the action center are listed there. I just noticed this, but that 'Customize task settings on Phone Link", but selecting that only deletes the task from the action enter

I don't know why I'm seeing this, and what Firefox has anything to do with it, particularly since that the only mention there that Firefox is recognized, & I only have 6 notifications in there at the moment

I Just got a notification from Verizon. Upcoming bill reminder. It figures that one would get thru. Let's see what happens from here. *Banghead

Brink · Nov 20, 2023

Google strengthening 2-Step Verification for Google account

What’s changing

Starting on July 7, 2020, we will make phone verification prompts the primary 2-Step Verification (2SV) method for all eligible users, unless they are already using security keys as their 2SV method of choice. This means that if you sign in to your Google account and are also signed in on a smartphone, you will be asked to follow phone prompts to verify the login attempt. This will help increase account security while making it easier to sign in.

This won’t apply if you use a security key to protect your account. You’ll also still be able to use other methods (such as a code received by text) by selecting a different method during the phone prompt verification steps.

Phone prompts verify your sign-in attempt via your smartphone

Who’s impacted

End users

Why it’s important

Phone prompts, also known as “on-device prompts,” are more secure than text or voice codes as a form of 2-Step Verification. They’re also easier to use, as they avoid requiring users to manually enter a code received on another device. By making prompts the primary method for more users, we hope to help them take advantage of the additional security without having to manually change settings—though they can still use other methods of 2-Step Verification if they prefer.

Additional details

How phone prompts work

After you enter your password to sign in to your Google Account, Google sends a "Trying to sign in?" prompt to every eligible mobile device where you’re signed in. This prompt tells you when and where your password was entered, and then asks you to confirm or block the sign-in attempt by simply tapping your mobile device. You can still select a different verification method during sign-in if one is available on your account. You’ll also stop receiving prompts on a phone if you sign out of that phone. Learn more about phone prompts.

Users with security keys are excluded from this change

Users will not have prompts as their primary 2SV method in two situations:

If an organization enforces the “Only security key” 2-Step Verification option for a user, there will be no change and the user will continue to be required to use security keys.

If a user currently has, or at any point in the future adds, a security key on their account, the security key verification will be presented as the primary method.

Additionally, if a user doesn’t have 2-Step Verification turned on, this will not apply.

Getting started

Admins: This feature will be ON by default. Admins can only disable the feature by requiring the use of security keys. Visit the Help Center to learn more about protecting your business with 2-Step Verification.

End users: This feature will be ON by default and can be disabled by the user. Visit the Help Center to learn more about signing in with 2-Step Verification.

Rollout pace

Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 7, 2020

Availability

Available to all G Suite customers and users with personal accounts.

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Source: https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com...e-prompts.html

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