Windows 10: Can’t reset PC after being locked out

Discus and support Can’t reset PC after being locked out in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So i got locked out of my laptop because I forgot my password. I cannot reset it because it’s an local account without security questions . I’m running... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/RealStalingrad, Jun 18, 2020.

  1. Can’t reset PC after being locked out


    So i got locked out of my laptop because I forgot my password. I cannot reset it because it’s an local account without security questions . I’m running windows 10 and I tried to reset the laptop, but it says I can’t because I need to free up space. How do I do that if I can’t log in? Please help! Thanks.

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    /u/RealStalingrad, Jun 18, 2020
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  2. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Jun 18, 2020
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  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".
     
    IggSter, Jun 18, 2020
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  4. RCoon Win User

    Can’t reset PC after being locked out

    PC Build Steps

    1.1 - Ideally put optical in SATA 0, and SSD in SATA 1, this will cause the optical drive to be the default 1st boot option. You can change it manually if not, but I like it this way
    2.infinity - yes, that's fine. if it's above 70 +/- 5 degrees, then it may just need a repaste/remount
     
    RCoon, Jun 18, 2020
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