A Windows Live password isn't stored on your PC, but on a server with Microsoft. And Microsoft is the only one who can reset it.
https://account.live.com/password/reset tells more.
Kees
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A Windows Live password isn't stored on your PC, but on a server with Microsoft. And Microsoft is the only one who can reset it.
https://account.live.com/password/reset tells more.
Kees
When I try to get a one-time password for my windows live account, it says to call that number. It also says it will text a one-time password, but I get an error message when I try that!