locked out of Microsoft after 2t ssd

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   so I bought a Samsung 2T 970evo plus SSD to upgrade my asrock b450m/ac (only takes one name m.2). I transferred files to a external HD and cloned my OS. After getting everything back together I was stuck booting from the os from the motherboard. I didn't see an option for installing from external HD.

so I removed the Samsung ssd and reinstalled the original 500gb ssd. after startup I was asked for my Microsoft pin and needed 2 factor verification. Well that usually would be fine. but I just changed jobs. I used my work phone and email for my 2 factor verification.  is there another way? Microsoft is saying I have to wait 15 days now after changing my security phone number.

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dillenger1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 Feb 2022 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 105	Post Options Post Reply Quote dillenger1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: locked out of Microsoft after 2t ssd Posted: 13 Feb 2022 at 12:21pm
	so I bought a Samsung 2T 970evo plus SSD to upgrade my asrock b450m/ac (only takes one name m.2). I transferred files to a external HD and cloned my OS. After getting everything back together I was stuck booting from the os from the motherboard. I didn't see an option for installing from external HD. so I removed the Samsung ssd and reinstalled the original 500gb ssd. after startup I was asked for my Microsoft pin and needed 2 factor verification. Well that usually would be fine. but I just changed jobs. I used my work phone and email for my 2 factor verification. is there another way? Microsoft is saying I have to wait 15 days now after changing my security phone number.

threadzipper1957 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05 Mar 2022 Status: Offline Points: 9365	Post Options Post Reply Quote threadzipper1957 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Mar 2022 at 8:13pm
	sorry for the delay. When using a microsoft account, you can set the pin, and this process is entirely handled by Microsoft, no way around it. In future, install with a local account, and don't use the Microsoft account. With Windows 10 you can always use a local account, just unplug the LAN cable or click "I don't have internet" Windows 11 is different, with the Home edition, you MUST use a Microsoft account, with the Pro version, you also use a local account
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