Locked out of microsoft account due to inactive phone number and forgotten password?

[Windows 11]

Back in 2023 when I moved I had to get a new number. However, when I set the account up prior it was under my old number and I never changed it and now forgotten the password. After I got my new number. I still had the password to the account at that time. But now I cannot access my account. I have my microsoft account signed in on my laptop. I've been doing research, filling out forms, calling support numbers, and using alternative email accounts. But nothing seems to be working. My microsoft account is still signed in on my laptop. But in order to view or change anything I must re-sign in.

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