How do I unlock my Windows Live Mail account?

How do I unlock my Windows Live Mail account?

To unlock your account, sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions to get a security code. If you can’t get a security code, or if your security code doesn’t work, go to When you can’t sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions under I can’t get a verification code.

Why was my live account locked?

Why accounts are locked and disabled Malware: Sending intentionally unwanted or harmful code or software. Phishing: Stealing private information from others by tricking or spoofing them into providing it. Interfering with, harming, or spoofing Microsoft networks, services, or other systems.

Why was my Microsoft account locked for no reason?

To help protect your account from fraud or abuse, Microsoft temporarily locks accounts when unusual activity is noticed. To keep your account safe from the said unusual activities and avoid this type of incidents in the future, we highly recommend to change and create a strong password for every account that you have.

How long does it take for Microsoft to unlock your account?

The Account lockout duration policy setting determines the number of minutes that a locked-out account remains locked out before automatically becoming unlocked. The available range is from 1 through 99,999 minutes. A value of 0 specifies that the account will be locked out until an administrator explicitly unlocks it.

Why is my email account locked?

If there’s any unusual or suspicious activity on your Google account, it’ll lock you out so you can’t access any of its services. It may even suspend your account temporarily to protect it from abuse or fraud.

What do I do if my Microsoft account is blocked?

How to unlock your Microsoft account

1. Login at account.microsoft.com.
2. Follow the prompts to get a security code sent to your mobile device.
3. Enter the security code into the webpage prompt.
4. Reset your password.

How do I unlock a locked Administrator Account?

Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to unlock the computer. Type the logon information for the last logged on user, and then click OK. When the Unlock Computer dialog box disappears, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and log on normally.

How do I unlock my Windows 10 account?

Unlocking Your Computer

1. From the Windows 10 login screen, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete (press and hold down the Ctrl key, then press and hold down the Alt key, press and release the Delete key, and then finally release the keys).
2. Enter your NetID password .
3. Press the Enter key or click the right-pointing arrow button.