Answer:
A Microsoft account is very convenient when you want to use mobile devices connected to your computer. However, if you happen to forget your Microsoft password, you can follow the steps below to recover it instead of creating a new Microsoft account.
Step 1: Go to the link HERE. Once there, check the 'I forgot my password' option and then click Next to proceed.
Step 2:
Step 3: At this stage, you have three options to recover your password.
- Text..........: Use the phone number associated with your account to receive a password reset activation code (SMS).
- Call...........: You'll receive an automated call to your phone number to obtain the activation code.
- I don't have any of these: If you haven't registered a phone number, choose this option.
Then enter the activation code sent to your phone and click Send code.
If you haven't received the activation code, you can select option 3: I don't have any of these and then click Next.
Next, enter the secondary email address you used when registering your Microsoft account. Check that secondary email to receive the activation code.
Step 4: After completing, you will be able to change your password by entering a new one and clicking Next to proceed.
Step 5: Click Next to continue.
And here's the result after your password has been successfully changed.
Wishing you all success!