How to recover deleted account?

Wicked Dextor 0 Reputation points
2026-02-16T11:53:55.7466667+00:00

Recently there was a malware affected to my pc and my "******@gmail.com" in which i had purchased minecraft got deleted anyhow i could recover it???????

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  1. AI answer

    2026-02-16T11:54:09.6933333+00:00

    To recover a deleted account, you can follow the steps outlined for recovering a deleted Microsoft account. If your account was linked to Microsoft services, you can attempt to recover it using the official Microsoft account recovery process. Here are some general steps you can take:

    1. Visit the Microsoft Account Recovery Page: Go to the Microsoft account recovery page and follow the prompts to recover your account.
    2. Provide Information: You will need to provide information such as your email address, and possibly answer security questions or provide recovery codes sent to your registered email or phone number.
    3. Follow Instructions: Follow the instructions provided during the recovery process. If your account was compromised, you may need to verify your identity.

    If you are unable to recover your account through the standard recovery process, you may want to reach out to Microsoft Support for further assistance.

    Additionally, if your account is related to Minecraft, you can also contact Minecraft Support for help with account recovery related to your game purchases.

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  2. Jonathan Deives 83,575 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-16T23:14:35.5366667+00:00

    An account deletion request takes 30 to 60 days to complete and can be canceled by logging into the account within this time.

    If your account is showing information that the account does not exist, it is possible that your account has been hacked and the email address has been changed. I suggest you fill out this form https://aka.ms/recovermyaccount, which will be sent to a team specially to handle this type of issue.

    Use this guide to help you complete it; https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/guidance-notes-for-the-microsoft-account-recovery-form-4dd8fef1-33d2-4fbe-9352-66127ab9b50e

    You should receive a response via email. It may take up to 72 hours. If you don't receive a response after this time, please check your spam folder.

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