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Windows creating a pin not working

I try to create a pin because it’s much easier to log into my windows 11 device, and it does not let me it says “Something went wrong we weren’t able to set up your pin.” If I retry it does not let me set one and continues to show the same screen.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-04T21:58:28.41+00:00
simon 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-05T02:30:12.9466667+00:00
Vikki-T 5,805 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Changing my passkey is taking longer

I deleted my existing passkey and made a new one. It turned out that it will last for 1 month before any changes will happen. I can't log in to my laptop anymore Please advise

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-03T04:24:18.0766667+00:00
Isaac Doughan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-05T02:29:16.6+00:00
Vikki-T 5,805 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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My account got hacked!

So basically I was just playing on my minecraft account which is linked to "******@outlook.com" then suddenly my skin turned into steve which I though nothing of it. But then prism launcher started showing some weird signs such as a triangle…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-05T01:03:37.49+00:00
bui tri thanh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-05T01:41:35.48+00:00
Darhyl Amizola 43,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Online Technology Support Archive Log

Hello - How do you get to the technology support archive list ? (i.e., where you receive technology support) I found it once, but now I cannot locate it again. Thanks

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-05T01:29:02.3+00:00
Mark Latronica 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-05T01:29:27.18+00:00

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Locked out of Windows on laptop after June 2nd, 2026 Windows Update

Hi, I have been locked out of my Windows account on my computer. Windows Upate recently completed installation of several types of updates - A windows repair version, a windows preview, an intelligence security update, and two others. After downloading…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-03T21:30:35.87+00:00
Mark1789 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-05T00:45:24.8533333+00:00
Mark1789 0 Reputation points
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Lost Access to my own account after being hacked

After trying to login to my microsoft account I was received with a message saying my account was suspended. I managed to unsuspend it but when I tried to login to the associated services (minecraft and xbox), I noticed some errors. I tried to login via…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-04T20:16:06.3966667+00:00
Kageyama 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T20:16:27.62+00:00

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Adding Phone Number not Working?

For some reason, when I try to add a phone number to my account, the option doesn't even appear. It should be below where it says add email, but it isnt. anyone know how to fix this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-03-22T07:25:31.9766667+00:00
Wendell LaSan 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T19:13:44.31+00:00
Craig 0 Reputation points
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change of birthdate

i cant change my birthdate . i entered the wrong date on my profile.. Please help me . and please fix this . thank you <PII removed>

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-04T17:44:50.1666667+00:00
christon bautista 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-04T18:21:18.3866667+00:00
EmilyS_726 17,995 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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login with an email that has private domain name

hi, Hope you are doing well. i just bought an HP lap top, and tried login in using my own domain name email from Go Daddy. it didnt work. i had to use and email with @hotmail.com. i can login to my own domain email to the other microsoft apps like…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-04T08:28:35.2133333+00:00
Alfred Abi Assy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T12:35:10.9333333+00:00
EmilyS726 236.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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"Try entering your Microsoft account again. We don't recognize this one." or "The Microsoft account you've entered does not exist."

I am uncertain about the situation at hand. I have been attempting to log into my account-which, it seems, no longer exists, something I previously accomplished without any difficulties. Each time I try to access any of the numerous services provided by…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-02T22:54:44.6733333+00:00
Atlas sinclair 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T11:49:39.9433333+00:00
Lychee-Ng 20,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I have proof that it is my account but my password and username (sign in email) were changed

I requested a security info replacement but the hacker somehow didn't get logged out and managed to cancel the security change then when i tried to do it again my phone number was removed from the account and my email was also removed meaning that i…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-04T10:28:42.11+00:00
System 32 0 Reputation points
accepted 2026-06-04T11:28:50.6133333+00:00
System 32 0 Reputation points
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I cannot sign in in my xbox account on my pc

It sends me this code:

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-01T22:28:20.7433333+00:00
Pedro Barrios 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T10:50:55.9133333+00:00
Alex-L 7,060 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Regaining a Windows Account

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Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-02T19:48:18.6866667+00:00
Rick G 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T08:21:04.07+00:00
Clary-N 11,490 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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MY COMPUTER ISN'T ALLOWING ME TO DELETE OR CHANGE SECURITY RISKS BY CLAIMING I'M A PART OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT'S CONTROLLING IT

Ya know, after nearly a decade of identifying isolated incidents of someone altering my computer (the effect) and nobody helping me resolve the larger problem of my online privacy being invaded, I'm changing strategies and getting straight to the point…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-05-31T16:21:28.6866667+00:00
Rem Milligan 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-04T07:17:08.49+00:00
_AW_ 67,676 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft Account Password Requirements: Is a randomly generated password from a password generator safe to use?

Hello, I recently created a new Microsoft account and want to improve its security by using a strong, randomly generated password. Service: Microsoft Account Scenario: Instead of creating a password manually, I generated one using a password generator…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-02T09:40:04.9166667+00:00
Taylor Rose 130 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T05:06:09.31+00:00
Taylor Rose 130 Reputation points
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i cant sign in to the Microsoft store or the minecraft launcher with my main account

every time i try to sign in to the Microsoft store it gives me an error message and the same is for the Minecraft launcher when i try logging into my main account that has Minecraft purchased. Microsoft account sign-in helper i tried and didn't work. I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-01T18:35:35.1633333+00:00
Benjamin Cupido 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T03:36:19.39+00:00
Sin-D 10,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Admin Access

I got a hand me down laptop, and do not have access to the admin Email or password

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-03T20:56:38.7666667+00:00
Johnson, Joshua 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-03T21:30:51.8+00:00
Brink 16,570 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Correct the phone number associated with my account

The "Edit account info" does not display the option "Add phone number." What should I do?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-03T12:15:20.49+00:00
Timothy Spengler 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-03T17:34:49.7266667+00:00
EmilyS726 236.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I speak to tech support

This morning I received two emails, supposedly from MS, that my MS account had been compromised by someone in the United Arab Emirates. The MS chat screen on my phone is ridiculous. I have to turn the phone to landscape in order to read the print, it's…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-05-04T19:30:23.5233333+00:00
Mark S 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-03T14:53:41.3166667+00:00
hullu gula 0 Reputation points
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im not able to set up my windows helo configuration

okay so i ve had this issue a while back also but now this is the 2nd r 3rd time this has popped up when ever i try to improve my facial recognition or fingerprint or change my password or pin the screen say this option is currently not available dont…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
asked 2026-06-03T05:35:02.59+00:00
Amil Jason 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-03T06:08:16.1166667+00:00
Sumit D - IA 169.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor