How do I change the password or recover my account if I don't have enough information?

[Windows 10]

Hi, So I recently made a new Microsoft account but I forgot to make a note of the password, and so I couldn't login. I didn't think this would be a big problem but when I went to reset my password, I had to enter a bunch of personal information, followed by a page asking about recent emails or purchases I made on the account. As it was basically brand new, I couldn't provide any information about this, and I kept getting told that I don't have enough information, even if I had filled everything else out. I've made a new account in the meantime (and actually memorised the password this time) bu

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