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what happened to my hotmail account?????

Sep 12, 2005 11:04PM PDT

Hi everybody..
I have been using my hotmail for a few yrs now...no problem...2 weeks ago i tried to sign in my account to check some important e-mails ...i could not no matter how I tried!!!!
i always get this message when i try to sign in:
Sign in failed.


You've tried to sign in too many times with an incorrect e-mail address or password, or someone else is trying to sign in to the account .

even though i tried only once....i tried to sign in different pcs..it did not work...i tried to reset my paasword..it did not work either.....has somebody stolen my account password????...i really need my account as i have all my important e-mails...
appreciate ur help...thanx in advance

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Thanx
Sep 14, 2005 1:10PM PDT

Thanx Glenn...it is confusing.every site says different things.sometimes complicated solutions(for me @least!!!)..i have just e-mailed the tech support of Microsoft.....
...if somebody has a clear proceedure and not a trial and error..i would greatly appreciate....
thanx again

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same problem...
Oct 3, 2005 3:59AM PDT

i also countered that problem right now. it juz said that
''You've tried to sign in too many times with an incorrect e-mail address or password, or someone else is trying to sign in to the account''

abujebrail, can u tell me how u to solve my problem because it already happen to u right?? How long it takes to be normal/OK?? The email are very important...help me ASAP..okay

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hi
Oct 10, 2005 2:02PM PDT

hi amplang...
i could not solve it yet!!!!!!believe it or not....