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Computer Help and Support

Hope22

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9. Also, when you do get it up and running...

Reply to elocs (Original post)

Wed Apr 17, 2024, 01:22 PM

Apr 2024

I have found using the two step verification helpful when password issues arise. By adding the cell phone number it will text the phone with a code to enter on the computer. That system has saved me more than once. Hope you are up and running soon! 😊

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Help!!! I've spent hours trying to recover my Google account and apparently have, but fail on inputting my old password. [View all] elocs Apr 2024 OP

Google is helpful only if you help yourself. They don't help otherwise. Tetrachloride Apr 2024 #1

I have a 3 year old Lenovo Chromebook, use it for web surfing, online ordering, email. elocs Apr 2024 #5

This is my concern. Basic LA Apr 2024 #2

Ultimately, I don't use Gmail for serious stuff or even moderately serious. Tetrachloride Apr 2024 #4

Gmail works with the new PW, it's my Google account that I cannot get on. elocs Apr 2024 #6

This is definitely odd. Tetrachloride Apr 2024 #7

Some stored logins now expire after a certain amount of time. TwilightZone Apr 2024 #8

It can be very frustrating..... walkingman Apr 2024 #3

Also, when you do get it up and running... Hope22 Apr 2024 #9

Success! But I'm not sure exactly how. I needed my old password to confirm my new one elocs Apr 2024 #10