Locked out of Microsoft outlook account

Summer02 · May 28, 2025

Ok this is driving me mad its been 2 days now and i not able to log into my Outlook email account.
What happened is my laptop was in the middle of some Microsoft update and it locked up forcing me to switch it off and lost everything i have managed to get windows working again but every thing works again except my outlook account it did work and i set a pin number that i have now forgotten i have tried several times to gain access including asking for a reset code and Microsoft sends a code to my phone but then it says wrong code and after a few try's it says to many code used come back tomorrow or it says its sent a code to my outlook email address the one i am not able to access. i am just going round in circles is there any other way of gaining access please

antspants · May 28, 2025

So your Outlook email is also your Windows Microsoft Account?

Reset Password for Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset the password of a local account and Microsoft account in Windows 11. If you forgot or lost your account password for Windows 11, you may be able to change or reset it. References: Change or reset your Windows password Reset your Windows local account...

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Reset PIN for Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset the PIN for your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or...

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antspants · May 28, 2025

Some other tutorials you may or may not need.

Change Account Lockout Threshold in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the Account lockout threshold to lock out a local account after a specified number of failed sign-in attempts to Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be...

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Change Account Lockout Duration in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the Account lockout duration in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and...

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Unlock Locked Out Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to unlock a locked out local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and...

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Sign in to Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to sign in to Windows 11 with your account. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add...

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Enable or Disable Reset PIN at Sign-in in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable reset PIN at sign-in for all Microsoft accounts in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as...

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Change Account Password in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the password of a local account and Microsoft account in Windows 11. You can change your local account or Microsoft account password if you know its current password. If you do not know or forgot your local account password, an administrator account...

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Fix Something happened and your PIN isn't available on Windows 11

Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. A PIN is...

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Summer02 · May 28, 2025

Hi thanks for the info i have tried the links you sent but when i change my pin number i then got a dialog box saying because you are accessing sensitive information we has sent a reset code to my email account the one i am not able to access what good is that

So your Outlook email is also your Windows Microsoft Account? I have gone round it circles so much now i dont know what is what

antspants · May 28, 2025

!! Do you remember your Microsoft Outlook Account Password?

If so, change the way you’re signing in. Use your password instead of your PIN.
See this Tutorial to learn how to use a password instead:

Sign in to Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to sign in to Windows 11 with your account. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add...

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If logging in with your password is successful, then try removing then resetting the PIN

Remove PIN from Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to remove the Windows Hello PIN sign-in option from your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part...

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Then

Add PIN to Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add the Windows Hello PIN sign-in option to your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of...

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antspants · May 28, 2025

Summer02 said:
i have managed to get windows working again

How did you get into Windows?

antspants · May 28, 2025

Also: How many user accounts do you see on this page?
Are you logging into the correct account?

(Sorry Shawn, borrowed your image)

For instance:

Summer02 · May 28, 2025

Hi no i have forgot my password but i have managed to change my pin number but now forgot the password but i have has my maximum codes today so i will have to wait until tomorrow to change my password

Is there not some software that can get me back into my account i done mind if i have to pay i just need to be able to access this account

Summer02 · May 28, 2025

antspants said:
How did you get into Windows?

I used a pin number i dont know how i got that recovered

antspants · May 28, 2025

Summer02 said:
Is there not some software that can get me back into my account i done mind if i have to pay i just need to be able to access this account

Not necessary. Look at the tutorials I posted and find which ones are applicable.

From your last comment:

Change Account Lockout Threshold in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the Account lockout threshold to lock out a local account after a specified number of failed sign-in attempts to Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be...

www.elevenforum.com

Reset Password for Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset the password of a local account and Microsoft account in Windows 11. If you forgot or lost your account password for Windows 11, you may be able to change or reset it. References: Change or reset your Windows password Reset your Windows local account...

www.elevenforum.com

Also, did you check my post number 7?
How many user accounts do you see, are you logging into the correct account?

Summer02 · May 28, 2025

Hi i have only one user account

antspants · May 28, 2025

If you wanted to try, you could log into your Microsoft Account Online and when it asks for your email, select “Can’t access your account” and follow the prompts. It is an option.

Microsoft account | Sign In or Create Your Account Today – Microsoft

Sign In with your Microsoft account. One account. One place to manage it all. Welcome to your account dashboard.

account.microsoft.com

But you should be able to change your account password with the tutorial.

Summer02 said:
Hi i have only one user account

OK. Just wanted to check if you could see any extra

FreeBooter · May 28, 2025

I think you can reset PIN from built-in Administrator account.

This video guide provides a detailed walkthrough on enabling the Windows built-in Administrator account using Hiren's BootCD.

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