Windows 10: Getting locked out of Windows with faulty password

Discus and support Getting locked out of Windows with faulty password in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I was able to solve this myself and posting here to hopefully help anyone else out because I didn't see this suggestion when I was searching.Windows 11... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Michael12333, Feb 19, 2024.

  1. MICHAEL12333
    Michael12333 Win User

    Getting locked out of Windows with faulty password


    I was able to solve this myself and posting here to hopefully help anyone else out because I didn't see this suggestion when I was searching.Windows 11 had decided it was demanding a PIN usually I use a fingerprint and was claiming my password was incorrect which it wasn't as I have now determinedWhat had happened is Windows had changed my keyboard layout to Australian. Not sure what this did as the login screen doesn't let me view the password.So if your password is mysteriously not working, click the little 'ENG' icon in the bottom right next to the wifi, and check that it is set to the

    :)
     
    Michael12333, Feb 19, 2024
    #1
Thema:

Getting locked out of Windows with faulty password

Loading...

  1. Getting locked out of Windows with faulty password - Similar Threads - Getting locked faulty

  2. Getting locked out of Windows with faulty password

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Getting locked out of Windows with faulty password: I was able to solve this myself and posting here to hopefully help anyone else out because I didn't see this suggestion when I was searching.Windows 11 had decided it was demanding a PIN usually I use a fingerprint and was claiming my password was incorrect which it wasn't as...

  3. Locked out of laptop and can't get recovery password

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Locked out of laptop and can't get recovery password: When I follow the steps to find my password for my BitLocker ID. It simply gives me a trace ID along with an error message.I can't get in my laptop and I am unable to contact microsoft for a fix....

  4. Locked out of laptop and can't get recovery password

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Locked out of laptop and can't get recovery password: When I follow the steps to find my password for my BitLocker ID. It simply gives me a trace ID along with an error message.I can't get in my laptop and I am unable to contact microsoft for a fix....

  5. Password lock out

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Password lock out: I have a Dell Desktop running Windows 10 I forgot my password so I cant get into my computer. I went online on my Mac and reset my microsoft password. I still cant get it to open. There is nowhere else on the screen on my PC to say reset password. Just go to Microsoft account...

  6. Password lock out

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Password lock out: I have a Dell Desktop running Windows 10 I forgot my password so I cant get into my computer. I went online on my Mac and reset my microsoft password. I still cant get it to open. There is nowhere else on the screen on my PC to say reset password. Just go to Microsoft account...

  7. Password lock out

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Password lock out: I have a Dell Desktop running Windows 10 I forgot my password so I cant get into my computer. I went online on my Mac and reset my microsoft password. I still cant get it to open. There is nowhere else on the screen on my PC to say reset password. Just go to Microsoft account...

  8. Password not accepted - Locked Out!

    in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging
    Password not accepted - Locked Out!: Toshiba Satellite L50 C has been running at very high disk usage, so decided to try a reduced start via "msconfig" selecting "Diagnostic Startup". After restart, entered correct password numerous times but it was not accepted. Tried "Forgotten Password" but that didn't take...

  9. Locked out at password screen

    in Windows Hello & Lockscreen
    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...

  10. Windows 10: password lock out

    in Windows Hello & Lockscreen
    Windows 10: password lock out: Hi Yesterday, Windows Defender told me I should set a password. I started to do that but part of the process, formulating a 8 digit password to meet its high level requirement. But as it then required my old password to proceed, which I did not know (or even if i ever had...