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The user describes a frustrating issue with a child Windows Live account linked to their mother's account, which now prevents them from updating apps or accessing certain features, as they no longer have access to the parent account. They are seeking advice on how to unlink the accounts without losing their Xbox Live data. A respondent recommends having the user's mother retrieve her account details to make necessary changes and provides a link for Microsoft Support contact information. Overall, the thread reflects a specific technical problem with account permissions and a desire for straightforward resolution.

Will Stark

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Alright, so I have a VERY awkward problem, and I have no clue how to go about fixing it. My only solution is to close my account all together, but I would rather not do that If I can avoid it, I do not wish to lose my xbox live account and all my games n stuff.

Well the thing is, I have a windows live account, and it is listed as a "Child" account and is linked to my mothers account with her as my parent. Well, we made that when I was 12 when the xbox 360 first came out and I got xbox live. I am currently 18 now and she no longer has her windows account information, so I am stuck in an account that has no permissions. And I just got a new windows phone, and I can not update or download any apps because I don't have permission to.

What should I do? I wish I could just call Microsoft support and have them unlink the 2 accounts, but they don't have a number that I could find. I called the general support, and they just directed me to the same FAQ I have been looking at all day. So I decided to come here.
 

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Best bet: Have your mom retrieve her Windows Live Account information to make changes to your account.

Also, how to contact Microsoft Support by phone: Link Removed

Mike

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Best bet: Have your mom retrieve her Windows Live Account information to make changes to your account.

Also, how to contact Microsoft Support by phone: Link Removed
 

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