I think my Microsoft account has been hacked

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around concerns regarding a potentially hacked Microsoft account, specifically focusing on the presence of a user folder named "defaultuser100000" in the C:\Users directory. Participants explore the implications of this folder and related issues with account access, including PIN recovery messages.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern over the "defaultuser100000" folder, seeking assistance regarding its significance.
  • Another participant suggests that the folder is meaningless and can be deleted without consequence, attributing its creation to actions taken during password recovery.
  • A further participant raises a question about a specific message related to PIN recovery that appeared and then disappeared, indicating uncertainty about its relevance.
  • One participant warns that investigating anomalies in Windows can be frustrating and suggests that if the issue resolved itself, it may be best not to worry further.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present differing views on the significance of the "defaultuser100000" folder, with some asserting it is harmless while others express concern. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of the PIN recovery message.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in understanding the full context of the folder's creation and the specific circumstances surrounding the PIN recovery message, which remain unclear.

Who May Find This Useful

Users experiencing similar issues with Microsoft accounts or those curious about Windows user account management may find this discussion relevant.

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I think my Microsoft account has been hacked because a new user has appeared. What do I do? Also when trying to login it said "Something happened and your PIN isn't available. Click to set up your PIN again. " I got it working by turning on the wifi and resetting the pc a few times.

defaultuser100000 is not mine under C:\Users
Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
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"Short story: It's meaningless. You can delete the folder. No harm will result now or in the future. It's not an actual user account. It's a leftover from installing Windows ... means nothing."
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...er100000/2073ad97-3859-4027-8d86-f69afcc9be09

"The defaultuser100000 folder is created when you click "I forgot my password" or "I forgot my PIN" in the lock screen. It creates a temporary user to let you access password recovery options."
https://www.windowsphoneinfo.com/threads/what-is-defaultuser100000.512988/
 
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Thanks for the help. "What about Something happened and your PIN isn't available. Click to set up your PIN again. "? The message eventually disappeared.
 
Trying to figure out why some anomaly happened in Windows is an exercise in futility that can can only lead to tears and heartbreak.

If it corrected itself, count yourself lucky and don't lose sleep over it. But YMMV.
 
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