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Samantha Posted on Feb 18, 2013

How do you factory reset the new xbox 360 if i forgot the family password

I forgot the pass code and the answer to the secret question.

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I had the same problem, call xbox live and they will surely help you

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 01, 2011

SOURCE: I forgot my Xbox 360

You're going to have to contact Microsoft to get those reset.

You can call them at 1-800-4MYXBOX

They'll ask a few simple questions pertaining to you personally, and then reset or provide you with that information.

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  • Posted on Jan 24, 2011

SOURCE: i forgot my family passcode

Hi aureliogovea

Please everyone that comes across my info take a few seconds of your time to rate my solution which you can select at the bottom of my answer Was this solution helpful? YES or NO :)... As i have taken time to answer your question the best i can Thank You......



If children use your Xbox console, you can set a pass code to control access to features and options. Because Family Settings exist for both the console and for Xbox LIVE accounts, you can set pass codes for both.
Here you can learn how to:

Set an Xbox LIVE Pass Code
When you set an Xbox LIVE pass code for your profile, anyone who wants to use that profile will need to enter the pass code before signing in to Xbox LIVE.

To set an Xbox LIVE pass code:
  1. Go to My Xbox and open your profile.
  2. Select Manage Account, Xbox LIVE Pass Code.
  3. Enter a four-button code using the X andY buttons, triggers, bumpers, and directional pad on your controller.
  4. Confirm your code by entering it again.
To reset your pass code, repeat this procedure at any time. (You will have to enter your original Xbox LIVE pass code before you can create a new one.)


Set a Family Settings Pass Code
When you create a Family Settings pass code, anyone who wants to change family settings on your console will need to enter the pass code first.

You can also use your Family Settings pass code to override game and movie settings if you (or those with whom you share your pass code) want to play games or watch DVD movies that your console settings normally block.
For example, you could give the pass code to your 18-year-old so that she can watch R-rated movies that your younger child is not allowed to see.
To set a pass code for your console:
  1. Go to My Xbox and open System Settings.
  2. Select Family Settings, Console Controls.
  3. Select Set Pass Code.
  4. Select Pass Code, then enter a four-button code using the X and Y buttons, triggers, bumpers, and directional pad on your controller.
  5. Confirm your code by entering it again.
  6. Choose a pass code reset question.
  7. Select Pass Code Reset Answer and enter your answer using either your Xbox 360 controller or a standard USB computer keyboard plugged into a controller port on your console.
  8. Select Done from the Set Pass Code screen, then select Done once more from the Console Controls screen. When prompted, select Yes, save changes to put your new settings into effect.
To reset your pass code, repeat this procedure at any time.
Reset a Forgotten Pass Code
To reset your pass code after you've forgotten it:
  1. Go to My Xbox and open System Settings.
  2. Select Family Settings, Console Controls.
  3. Enter an incorrect pass code.
  4. You'll be told that your pass code is incorrect. SelectReset pass code.
  5. You'll then be shown your pass code question and asked to answer it.
  6. Set a new pass code, following the directions in the previous section.
If you've forgotten the answer to your pass-code reset question as well as your pass code, call Xbox Customer Support at 1-800-4-MY-XBOX (1-800-469-9269).


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  • Posted on Sep 27, 2011

SOURCE: Forgot password to unlock family settings on xbox 360?

how the hell do you do it i cant find the device setting

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Xbox support cannot resets passwords. Also if you know the windows live ID, it's really simple. Press forgot password

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This will take you to the windows live iD validation form which you have to accurately answer questions about your account to prove ownership as long as you are the owner and didn't put random info then you should pass .

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  4. You will then be shown your pass-code question and asked to answer it.

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    Choose "Set pass code."

    Choose "Pass code." Using the X and Y keys on your controller, input a four-digit pass code.

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    Hi aureliogovea

    Please everyone that comes across my info take a few seconds of your time to rate my solution which you can select at the bottom of my answer Was this solution helpful? YES or NO :)... As i have taken time to answer your question the best i can Thank You......



    If children use your Xbox console, you can set a pass code to control access to features and options. Because Family Settings exist for both the console and for Xbox LIVE accounts, you can set pass codes for both.
    Here you can learn how to:
    Set an Xbox LIVE Pass Code
    When you set an Xbox LIVE pass code for your profile, anyone who wants to use that profile will need to enter the pass code before signing in to Xbox LIVE.

    To set an Xbox LIVE pass code:
    1. Go to My Xbox and open your profile.
    2. Select Manage Account, Xbox LIVE Pass Code.
    3. Enter a four-button code using the X andY buttons, triggers, bumpers, and directional pad on your controller.
    4. Confirm your code by entering it again.
    To reset your pass code, repeat this procedure at any time. (You will have to enter your original Xbox LIVE pass code before you can create a new one.)


    Set a Family Settings Pass Code
    When you create a Family Settings pass code, anyone who wants to change family settings on your console will need to enter the pass code first.

    You can also use your Family Settings pass code to override game and movie settings if you (or those with whom you share your pass code) want to play games or watch DVD movies that your console settings normally block.
    For example, you could give the pass code to your 18-year-old so that she can watch R-rated movies that your younger child is not allowed to see.
    To set a pass code for your console:
    1. Go to My Xbox and open System Settings.
    2. Select Family Settings, Console Controls.
    3. Select Set Pass Code.
    4. Select Pass Code, then enter a four-button code using the X and Y buttons, triggers, bumpers, and directional pad on your controller.
    5. Confirm your code by entering it again.
    6. Choose a pass code reset question.
    7. Select Pass Code Reset Answer and enter your answer using either your Xbox 360 controller or a standard USB computer keyboard plugged into a controller port on your console.
    8. Select Done from the Set Pass Code screen, then select Done once more from the Console Controls screen. When prompted, select Yes, save changes to put your new settings into effect.
    To reset your pass code, repeat this procedure at any time.
    Reset a Forgotten Pass Code
    To reset your pass code after you've forgotten it:
    1. Go to My Xbox and open System Settings.
    2. Select Family Settings, Console Controls.
    3. Enter an incorrect pass code.
    4. You'll be told that your pass code is incorrect. SelectReset pass code.
    5. You'll then be shown your pass code question and asked to answer it.
    6. Set a new pass code, following the directions in the previous section.
    If you've forgotten the answer to your pass-code reset question as well as your pass code, call Xbox Customer Support at 1-800-4-MY-XBOX (1-800-469-9269).


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