Windows 10: Cannot log into windows 10 - Need Help

Discus and support Cannot log into windows 10 - Need Help in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; My PC was showing 2 users on start up so I decided to try and fix it. I typed "netplwiz" into the search bar; only one user was showing up. I went to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Glenn_RD, Feb 15, 2020.

  1. Cannot log into windows 10 - Need Help


    • My PC was showing 2 users on start up so I decided to try and fix it.
    • I typed "netplwiz" into the search bar; only one user was showing up.
    • I went to properties of that user, changed the name of the user and hit OK.
    • I clicked the user, and the "remove" icon was now clickable.
    • I removed the user and restarted my PC.
    • Now I cannot log into windows 10.

    - My Name and profile picture still appear, no password seems to work. The only password reset option requires a password reset disk which also fails to work.

    Questions:

    1. How can I fix this issue?
    2. If I were to reinstall windows, would I have a "windows.old" file that would contain all my data?
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    /u/Glenn_RD, Feb 15, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Launch the Store from your Start menu.
    • Click the user icon next to the search box.
    • Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.
    • Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.
    • When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”
    from Lifehacker
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 15, 2020
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  3. Nordic Win User
    Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

    I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

    After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

    I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:
    • Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
    • Try different keyboard or mouse.
    • Restart computer, repeatedly.
    • Google for related issues.
    • Update Bios, because why not.
    • Create boot media and revert to windows 7.
    The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

    Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.
     
    Nordic, Feb 15, 2020
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Cannot log into windows 10 - Need Help

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 15, 2020
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