When I entered hotmail it prompted me for my security code.  There is an old email address as my lead alternate.   I don't use that anymore so enter the other alternate address I have listed in hotmail.  They send me a security code, I enter the code, doesn't match.  Done it 10 times over 3 days to my frustration. Not sure what else to do.  I have access to the account but not to security stuff.  Will try to reset the account in 30 days I guess.   But does anyone know why the 7 digit verification codes don't work?  I tried in private browsing, didn't help.   What a pain.