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I have now created a new hotmail account.

I could not log into my previous account as my answer to the security question about my Australian phone number was not recognised. (it did not exist!!!)

MS Help  eventually sent me a new password but I still had to answer the security question about my Australian phone number which still does not exist!!

As I am now logged on via this non-existent phone number I am confused.

I have tried entering my phone number with and without area codes and spaces, also my mobile number but alas Australia is no longer recognised.

 

MJH Noosa.

  Well, I no longer have access to that email, have not for 5 years now.  So how do I change my alternate email address?

Everything I try to add to the account for verification purposes (a phone number, another email) well they all have to be approved by an email account that no longer exists.

If this has to do with hacking, then just say so.  I can move to another provider...  Since hacking is why I want to change all of this information anyway.

(IE: Your measures are just affecting the good members, at least from my perspective.)

All well, let me know what's up.  I can easily move over to G-mail or something more user friendly...

PS: You guys aren't hacking me to get me to upgrade to your pay-for e-mail?  Like I would pay for this type of service (HA!)
When I start an hotmail session I get this message on my screen: We need to add some security for your account and asks these questions: phone number, alternate email account trusted PC , security question, Mother's birthplace and then "SAVE" Is this legitimate?
when  try to login into my hotmail it comes up a phone is needed for security purposes but when I put my phone number in it tells me that is not the right number its driving me crazy. Can you simplify or why isnt accepting