Windows 10: Locked out at password screen

Discus and support Locked out at password screen in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I have an HP 14cd110. I was hospitalized and someone changed my login from a PIN to unknown password. Don't know what answers to ?s are. Tried every... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by JulieBrown8, Apr 1, 2020.

  1. Locked out at password screen


    I have an HP 14cd110. I was hospitalized and someone changed my login from a PIN to unknown password. Don't know what answers to ?s are. Tried every combo I could think of. No luck. so I went into the recovery portion getting in by shifting during boot. looked like it was going to work but then message appears saying 'additional free space needed on drive where WIndows is installed. Free up space and try again".

    I cant use the command prompt to make space as that requires my password. I am stymied here. Watched every video and read everything I could find. HELP

    :)
     
    JulieBrown8, Apr 1, 2020
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  2. Lock Screen Password

    Hi Eashwar,

    About your concern on enabling password protected lock screen, follow the steps below:

    • Go to Settings > Click Accounts.
    • On the right panel select Sign-in options > Under Password you'll see the option to add password.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions.

    Keep us posted with the result.
     
    Regile Reb, Apr 1, 2020
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  3. change the lock screen password

    Hi Eric,

    Let us resolve you concern regarding on how you can change your lock screen password. We suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Press the Windows key; then, select Settings.
    • Click Accounts; then, Sign-In Options.
    • Tap the Change button in the Password section.
    • Re-enter your password; then, create a new password.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, Apr 1, 2020
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  4. Locked out at password screen

    Lock screen automatically with password

    Hi Kenneth,

    To have a better view on this concern, are you referring with Lock Screen timeout? If so, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Click on Start menu.
    • Go to Settings.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Under Sign-in options, click on Lock screen.
    • Go to Screen timeout settings.
    • Change the value under Screen.

    Also, no need to create a pin code since you already have your Microsoft account password. You can sign in using your account.

    Let us know if you need any further assistance and we will be glad to help.
     
    Desiree Yau, Apr 1, 2020
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