cell phone number

Discussions tagged with 'cell phone number' on WindowsForum.com focus on account recovery issues where a cell phone number is required for verification. In one example, a user performing a Windows 10 update encountered a login failure with their PIN and was prompted to verify their cell phone number. However, the number keys on the keyboard did not work on that screen, preventing entry. The user explored alternative recovery methods, including using another PC to reset an Outlook.com password, and considered bootable password crackers but faced BIOS limitations. This tag covers troubleshooting scenarios where a cell phone number is needed for identity verification during Windows account access problems.