Windows 10: I am locked out of my Gateway laptop and I can't access Microsoft to get the password...

I am locked out of my Gateway laptop and I can't access Microsoft to get the password numbers out of it I need help

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locked laptop hard drive

In your case, it should a lot easier. Most laptops locked with a password can be unlocked. If an invalid password is entered in 3-5 times, a string of numbers appear which can be used to produce a master/backdoor password. In my case, I don't have access to the laptop.

 

Accidentally locked my laptop from my Microsoft Account. How to unlock the device

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

If you've accidentally locked your laptop via your Microsoft account and you're not seeing an "Unlock" option, here are the steps to unlock your device:

1. Physical Access: Go to your locked laptop. You'll need physical access to your laptop to unlock it.
   
2. Login Screen: At the login screen, you'll need to enter the password for the Microsoft account that the laptop is linked to. If you have changed your Microsoft account password recently, ensure you're using the latest one.
   
3. Reset Password: If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it. From the sign-in screen on your laptop, select 'I forgot my password' and follow the prompts. You'll need to verify your identity and then you can enter a new password.
   
4. Two-step Verification: If you have two-step verification activated, you'll need to provide an additional security code which can be sent to your email, phone number or authenticator app.
   

After successfully entering your password (and second verification step if applicable), your laptop should be unlocked.

The lock option from Microsoft account is for temporary scenarios where you've left your device unattended and you want to make sure no one else can access it. Once you unlock it from the device itself, it should be back to normal use.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Window 10 does not recognize password

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you with it.

If you are referring to the lock screen, I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

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  On the lock screen, click on Ease of access icon next to network connection icon.
  
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  Click On Screen keyboard.
  
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  Type the password and check.
  

I also suggest you to change the language and check.

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  On the lock screen, click on language icon next to network connection icon.
  
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  Click the language to US English.
  
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  Type the password and check.
  

Hope this information is helpful. For any further information, feel free to contact us.

Thank you.