Windows 10: If my computer locks me out, can resetting it help?

Discus and support If my computer locks me out, can resetting it help? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Something to note: Two days prior to this event I removed the password off of my computer and it was working completely fine. And also my computer’s... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Sally Chhatwani, Jun 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM.

  1. If my computer locks me out, can resetting it help?


    Something to note: Two days prior to this event I removed the password off of my computer and it was working completely fine. And also my computer’s JavaScript wasn’t updated for a while, so would that potentially play a role in this situation?This morning I turned on my computer and it was asking me for a password, problem is I didn’t have one because I removed it. I attempted my old password and it continued to tell me: “device is offline, use an old password” or something along the lines of that. After many attempts I have no options left so my question is: If I were to reset my computer w

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    Sally Chhatwani, Jun 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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  2. swat354 Win User

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    Thank you john for all of your help i decided to get the usb my computer came with and factory reset it i didnt have anything that personal or valueable so its ok thanks for the help though i appreciate it
     
  3. IggSter Win User
    How to factory reset Cisco 1700 Router

    Hopefully I can help you here....its a very common thing to happen.


    First, I take it you dont know the passwords for console access or telnet/ssh?

    I will assume that these devices belong to you.

    step 1. Plug a cisco console cable into a serial port on your pc
    step 2. Plug other end into Cisco console port
    step 3. Using hyperterm or putty or similar connect to the serial port
    step 4. boot router, and make sure you clearly can see the output (this confirms you have good serial comms)
    step 5. if this fails, adjust the comm port settings (9600, 8,1,n are the default)
    step 6. now you have to do the only hard part...send the break command:

    Break command list: Break Commands

    Go down the list and match your OS and SW and try the sequence suggested.

    If this fails several times do what I do: Install putty (free) and then to send a break so you can get into rommom just hit "ctrl-a b".
     
  4. pepanee Win User

    If my computer locks me out, can resetting it help?

    Random Auto-Locking of Computer Screen

    Nobody suggested checking out Event Viewer? When your computer randomly locks, search for, and open: Event Viewer Under Windows Logs, Check out: • Application • Security, and • System See if you can find something that states anything that could be related to your computer locking. The newest events are listed at the top of each section, so finding an event log would be pretty easy to find. Hopefully we can find what is causing the computer to lock.
     
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