Windows 10: cannot get into my desktop. passwords wiped out as well as security questions

Discus and support cannot get into my desktop. passwords wiped out as well as security questions in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; Hello, Don't know what's going on but I have 2 computers that I cannot get into. It looks like I have to clean install windows 10, but I don't know... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by chileno74, May 10, 2019.

  1. CHILENO74
    chileno74 Win User

    cannot get into my desktop. passwords wiped out as well as security questions


    Hello, Don't know what's going on but I have 2 computers that I cannot get into. It looks like I have to clean install windows 10, but I don't know how.

    Please help.


    Hernan.

    :)
     
    chileno74, May 10, 2019
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  2. SATINDEMON4U
    satindemon4u Win User

    Need a secure wipe on an HDD before selling, ideas?

    Hello all. I have a 4TB IronWolf NAS drive that I am going to more than likely sell. However, before doing so I want to make sure that it is secure and everything is actually wiped and can't be recovered.

    Is there a way to do this or is my best bet to just keep the drive or have it shredded? If I can securely wipe it, recommendations of programs to do the job?

    Sorry for the possible dumb question, never wanted to a truly secure wipe before!
     
    satindemon4u, May 10, 2019
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  3. DARKNOVA
    Darknova Win User
    Steam security question.

    A VAC ban can be over-turned but it's very rare that it does happen. It's even in the TOS/Eula that it's entirely at Valve's discretion and they are under no obligation to do so.

    However a lot of servers use a global ban-list that is separate to VAC which might be harder to overturn.

    As to security, the only thing I can think of is to make sure your security question is totally illegible. Mine is a string of characters that mean nothing to me or anyone (I don't even know what it is).

    Of course, make sure your password is as hard to get as possible, other than that I'm not sure if there are any other ways to secure it.

    Check for key-loggers, viruses etc. every so often, you know, the usual stuff.
     
    Darknova, May 10, 2019
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  4. AZARUDDIN SYED
    Azaruddin Syed Win User

    cannot get into my desktop. passwords wiped out as well as security questions

    Windows 10 password security

    Hi James,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. I’ll certainly help you with this.

    • What is the exact error message you get when you enter the password?
    • Did you reset the password again?

    If you haven't, I suggest you to Reset your password
    and check.

    While entering the password, I suggest you to enter the password from the On screen keyboard. To do so, follow these steps.

    • On the Lock screen, click on the Ease of access button near the Power button.
    • Enable the Onscreen keyboard and enter the password.
    • Before hitting enter, click on the eye logo to confirm the password and hit
      enter.

    Hope this helps you. Let us know if the issue persist. We'll be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Azaruddin Syed, May 10, 2019
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