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Old 02-23-2022, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael G. View Post
For some unknown reason I can't log into my HP laptop, either entering my code, or
using my fingerprint.

Digging deeper, I notice I registered my house phone number, not my cell number with Microsoft.

Now I need a code from a cell phone from Microsoft to get back into my computer.

I change Microsoft registration phone to my cell phone and now Microsoft says I need
to wait 30 days for security reasons.

I this normal procedure?
Can I call Microsoft to get my code sooner?
Something doesn't sound right. When I turn on my HP laptop, I can sign in with either my PIN or my Microsoft password. But there is also an option for "forgot my PIN" or "forgot my password". You may need to enter an incorrect password to get to these options. But then you should have several ways to verify your identity, not just your phone number. I would not wait 30 days or call Microsoft. If you still cannot get access, I would take the laptop to a computer expert like Gizmo Depot, 352-641-0435. They should be able to get access to your laptop and set up a new password. That is a standard thing that they do.