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I used the sign in helper and haven't heard back from Microsoft

My machine updated and after the update the sign-in would not recognize my password. I used the sign-in helper on Friday and have not heard anything from Microsoft about recovering my password.

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asked 2026-09-20T18:39:08.8333333+00:00
Chris Allen 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T18:39:21.2866667+00:00

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How do I continue with trying to get my account back?

the most frustrating thing about this experience is knowing so many others have had the same issues as me, we've had a awkward laugh about it. Then there is no hope given. I have submitted the account forms to recovery, I have submitted forms towards…

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asked 2026-09-20T18:38:06.77+00:00
Ella Y 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T18:38:26.7133333+00:00

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Why can I talk to a live person

I need to change old phone# ############################

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asked 2026-09-20T18:36:41.8733333+00:00
William Brauer 0 Reputation points
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Account Recovery, Chat with live agent

I am trying to recover my main microsft account that has been hacked. I am unable to reset password due to the hacker changing recovery email and codes. I have a couple games linked to my Xbox PC that I would love to play again but I am unable to due to…

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asked 2026-09-20T18:35:39.38+00:00
Albert Lluis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T18:35:55.42+00:00

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Microsoft Account Hacked or Compromised

Hi, My name is Max and I think my account has been hacked. The email address on my account was changed by someone else, and now when I try to log in, it says my account doesn't exist. Everything I have is stored on that account, and I'm really worried…

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asked 2026-07-05T01:45:13.3966667+00:00
Max 10 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T18:32:50.12+00:00
Stefan Blom 352.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Stuck with persistent system pop-up to review recovery methods

Recently and when signing into my email, the system persistently prompts me to review my recovery methods, even though I've done it numerous times. How do I get out of this annoying loop?

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asked 2026-09-17T19:03:48.42+00:00
v j 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T17:56:46+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 87,640 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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outlook has been hacked

i have been hacked and been demanded money to get my emial account up and running it is also been changed to foreign

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asked 2026-09-20T16:40:47.3+00:00
Sam Phillips 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T17:13:52.69+00:00
EmilyS726 267.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Account got taken over, within minutes

Account got taken over, within minutes, removed my 2FA, my phone, and myemail address... I need to contact someone to get it back. Using the recovery "tools" I cant get anywhere, as they have taken all of my detail OFF OF THE ACCOUNT. This…

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asked 2026-09-20T12:34:52.6366667+00:00
JEREMY ROGERSON 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T15:28:03.02+00:00
Bulldog 4,625 Reputation points
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Accidentally changed Hotmail name now I dont have access

I changed my domain like 8 years ago and have lots of issues with this. I just got the switch 2 and I don't have access to this email anymore to log in and trasnfer games over games to the new one. How can I get access or talk to someone.

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asked 2026-09-17T14:15:47.7366667+00:00
Landon cappelle 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T14:50:38.81+00:00
Thomas4-N 21,930 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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What can I do if my Microsoft account has been hacked?

When I try to log in, it says the account doesn't exist, but when I try to create one, it says it already exists—what can I do? I think it's been hacked, because I gave my email to someone and accidentally shared the authentication code as well...

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asked 2026-09-19T20:07:46.33+00:00
Apollo 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T13:13:43.08+00:00
Max 0 Reputation points
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Dual Accounts Profiles

I was trying to sign into my Microsoft account with Firefox as my main browsing then I switch my main browsing to Microsoft edge, but I think it made a new account using the same email now I can't sign in into my old account its not in my alias and also…

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asked 2026-09-20T12:57:50.9433333+00:00
Jason 0 Reputation points
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Need to Change My Outlook Email

The email Outlook currently shows is from my former company and I need to change my Outlook email and password to change but can't find a place to do that

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asked 2026-09-20T12:41:17.5066667+00:00
Kevin Dalton 0 Reputation points
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@QuickMailChecker_bot

Hi, My account has been taken over by the **@QuickMailChecker_bot. Ive reset my password multiple times, removed two apps i didnt install and im still getting emails with that on it. Ive checked the rules section, there are no rules set. I have no…

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asked 2026-08-19T15:25:06.9933333+00:00
Becca Pounding 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-20T12:20:19.9666667+00:00
Becca Pounding 0 Reputation points
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microsoft has my old phone number

Lost my phone 10 years ago so Microsoft has it still on record so can't receive SMS on new phone for my new laptop for code

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asked 2026-09-20T11:29:57.9133333+00:00
richard oldman 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T12:14:26.3566667+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 77,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Password recovery code never get into Gmail. years suffering waiting for answers.

Microsoft suggest password change on my (PII Removed ****@hotmail) and onedrive. Promised to send code into my (PII Removed ****@gmail.com) but for 2-3 years I have been trying but never get the code. I have checked glaim spam and trash folder but never…

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asked 2026-09-20T10:45:37.3+00:00
edited an answer 2026-09-20T12:11:43.5966667+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 77,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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my account alias was changed

My other account alias was changed, and I cannot log in to anything- Xbox, Microsoft, Minecraft, etc. The code is being sent to an unknown account, br***@mfa.bet. Can anyone help me with this**

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asked 2026-09-20T11:50:56.5+00:00
J J 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T12:05:38.34+00:00
J J 0 Reputation points
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i signed in a discord chanel and my email got stolen how can i recover my email please help me im in trouble i want help

i was on a minecraft server i needed to log in i loged in a discord from somebody else and my microsoft account got stolen help me please

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asked 2026-09-20T11:12:46.95+00:00
Szabo Istvan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T11:45:30.9166667+00:00
DaveM121 932.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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E-Mail Adresse

Ich habe einen E-Mail-Account, bei dem ich leider das Passwort vergessen habe. Die hinterlegten Sicherheitsfragen sind inzwischen so alt, dass ich mich nicht mehr an die Antworten erinnern kann. Wie kann ich trotzdem wieder Zugriff auf meine…

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asked 2026-09-20T09:51:05.9333333+00:00
jeremias kissi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-09-20T10:40:35.85+00:00
DYARI BARHAM 37,661 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Bagaimana cara memperbiki Microsoft Word yang tidak bisa berfungsi

Halo Tim Dukungan Microsoft, Saya mengalami masalah tidak bisa membuka dan mengakses aplikasi Microsoft Word di perangkat saya. Saat mencoba membuka aplikasi atau dokumen, muncul notifikasi bahwa akun saya telah dikunci karena terdeteksi melakukan…

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asked 2026-09-20T10:29:25.1433333+00:00
Fauzan Putra 0 Reputation points
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Account recovery options aren't working and I'm going in circles.

I'm trying to recover an old Microsoft account that I know the email of, but not the password. While trying to reset the password using the phone recovery method, it just says "use another recovery method," but I don't have any other recovery…

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asked 2026-09-20T03:18:47.0266667+00:00
Schuyler Wright 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-09-20T10:12:05.8666667+00:00
Gérard Oomens 131.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator