I went to live.com and it says his att.net email address does not exist. I CAN email that address with no bounce-back. So, this would imply my only way out is to use the admin account and delete...

The question remains: can I, a 3rd-party individual, reset his Microsoft account (att.net) password but have the code/security sent to MY email or MY cell phone or must it only go to the 2 places...

He is using att.net email address for his Microsoft account. If I reset his password using live.com, do the same "synch" rules apply as you state above?

I am utterly amazed no nuance (full...

I have Windows 7 so had no idea how screwed up this could get. I've googled this for 3 hours and the simplest of answers will never be provided. No one seems to be able to think thoroughly on this....