Account Lock without any clarification

Discus and support Account Lock without any clarification in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; I created a Microsoft account yesterday to play Halo, I don't use Windows 11. I am running a Linux Distro on my current PC. The game was bought on... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by ChanXM, Jan 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM.

  1. ChanXM
    ChanXM Guest

    Account Lock without any clarification


    I created a Microsoft account yesterday to play Halo, I don't use Windows 11. I am running a Linux Distro on my current PC. The game was bought on steam and I had to use proton to run the game since Halo Masterchief Collection does not support Linux, after playing for 2.5 hours I closed the game and ran it later after 6-8 hours. Surprisingly I was met with an account lock without any reason and Microsoft requested my phone number which was weird, I had not done anything illegal since I had created the account only 6-8 hours ago before the incident for the sole purpose of enjoying a game. It seems like microsoft does not respect user privacy anymore and thinks that they can mess with someone's account for no reason at all. I would like to have a clarification for why my account was locked but contacting Microsoft is hard and I couldn't find a way to contact any of their support agents for the issue. Also I would like to know how does this affect my account.

    Thanks,

    Chan

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  2. Darhyl Amizola Win User

    Account Lock without any clarification

    Hi Chan! My name is Darhyl and I’d be more than happy to help you with your query.

    I'm sorry you are experiencing this with your Microsoft account being locked.

    Just a gentle reminder that we are only Xbox gamers like you here in the community. We are not Microsoft employees and we do not have tools to access the details as to why your account is being locked or access to any Microsoft System.

    Based on your description, a Microsoft account will be locked if the system has detected that there is an unusual/suspicious activity or there is a violation of Microsoft Services and Agreement.

    In this case, I highly recommend you submit an account reinstatement form as a last resort to unlock your account:
    https://www.microsoft.com/concern/AccountReinstatement

    You may receive the results via email within 48 - 72 hours.

    If the account has been unlocked but you are still unable to recover your account, I just want to confirm when did you last successfully sign in to your Microsoft account? If you have not logged into your account for more than two years and it has been closed due to inactivity, you will not be able to use the Account Recovery Form to recover your account. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/office/7c0a9fa7-0982-b7c6-fd72-df852b63699f

    Did you have two-factor authentication (2FA) active on the account? If you do have the 2FA active, are you able to access the second factor of authentication? If so, please try resetting your password. Detailed steps on resetting your password can be found in the following support article: https://support.microsoft.com/office/eff4f067-5042-c1a3-fe72-b04d60556c37

    Important: The account recovery form can only be used if two-step verification isn't turned on. If the feature is enabled, the only way to recover the account is to regain access to your two-step verification phone number.

    If you did not have 2FA active on the account, and the account was not deleted due to inactivity, you will need to try the Account Recovery Form: https://account.live.com/acsr

    Detailed steps on how to use the Account Recovery Form can be found here: https://support.microsoft.com/office/b19c02d1-a782-dee6-93c3-dc8113b20c42

    Microsoft takes account security very seriously, that's why Account Recovery is an automated process with no human influence. If you don't have the correct information, you may not be able to get through account verification using the Recovery Form.

    The Account Recovery Form requires adequate information to prove that you are the owner of the account. The Account Recovery Process can be a time-consuming process, but providing as much info as possible from the start of the process will increase the possibility of being verified by the automated process. You'll need to keep trying until you're verified by Microsoft.

    Remember to use a familiar device from which you've frequently accessed your Microsoft account, as well as a familiar location. Microsoft will review your responses and respond within 24 hours. If you are verified, instructions on how to log back into your account will be sent to you, and if you are not verified, you will need to submit the Account Recovery form again. You can do this up to 2 times every 24 hours.

    It's important to note that Microsoft Support will not be able to grant you access to your account, you will be sent back to the Account Recovery pages that have been linked above.

    If your Microsoft account recovery request was not granted or was unsuccessful, please click the attached link for more information: https://support.microsoft.com/office/dc56c3e3-dff0-4ed5-8edb-60290eea6b53

    While it might not be the outcome you are looking for, if you’re unsuccessful in recovering your account, then you will need to create a new Microsoft account. You can do that by clicking this link: https://signup.live.com/

    Lastly, I understand that you are having problems contacting Microsoft Xbox Support. You may follow these steps according to Microsoft Agent | Moderator, XBF Brad A and Xbox Ambassador, CosmicCraze:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...-support/988332e4-631f-457c-8bc8-210e7a19be37 and https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...ive-chat/b75d470e-8c19-4399-bcc9-e6e0bc2ec2fd

    Here's how to contact Xbox Support:

    "Chat Support:

    > Visit the Xbox Support website: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/contact-us/
    > Click on the "Contact Us" button in the right of the screen.
    > Select the issue you need help with and click on the "Next" option.
    > Sign in to your Microsoft account.
    > Follow the prompts to connect to a live chat agent.

    For Callback Support:

    > Select Xbox One
    > Select See more options then subscription changes
    > Select Show Contact options
    > Select Request a call from support

    Once they call explain the issue and they will be able to help you. Note that these options regularly change so just keep selecting something that gives a request for a call from support as a contact option.

    If you're unable to contact them, try again at a later time."

    Thank you for your kindness and understanding! Please feel free to let me know if you need anything else.

    Best regards,
    Darhyl
  3. OpticRJames Win User

    Can I still use make a new xbox account after one was permanently suspended?

    I can assure you that it will work without any issues if it's a brand-new Xbox account and a brand-new console that you will be using. Thanks for the clarification.
  4. NacqOG Win User

    Locked Account: Switched My Account Over

    Your telling me the account is gone, without any clear explantation on what caused the account to be locked? Thank you for the information, but I just think thats unfair for a customer that spent a lot of money for someone to hack the account for it to
    be locked without any explanation or even give me the chance to prove im the owner of the account. No way to prove i am the owner ?
  5. Smwutches Win User

    Is there any way to test a disk?

    Discs are not locked to an account. Your brother can test it and then give it to your friend without any issues.
  6. Mister Beep Win User

    Wrong code given to me by Mister Beep

    Hey there! I responded to your PM with further clarification. I'll go ahead and lock this one down. :)
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