Windows 10: I have locked myself out of my new Dell computer. Entirely my fault - but the problem is...

Discus and support I have locked myself out of my new Dell computer. Entirely my fault - but the problem is... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; New computer, and I had a migraine, and wasn't thinking clearly. As a result, I mistyped my account name and now cannot access the computer at all. I'm... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by HarperUR, Jan 15, 2023.

  1. HarperUR Win User

    I have locked myself out of my new Dell computer. Entirely my fault - but the problem is...


    New computer, and I had a migraine, and wasn't thinking clearly. As a result, I mistyped my account name and now cannot access the computer at all. I'm being asked for a password that I don't have - because I put in the wrong account name - and now of course when I try to log in, I can't. I've tried changing the password, but of course the new prompts go to an account that doesn't exist. So I have effectively locked myself out of my Dell Inspiron and I'm stuck. * Moved from MSN

    :)
     
    HarperUR, Jan 15, 2023
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  2. New Dell Computer and can't dualboot.

    @Tekkie Boy, I'm not mad at anybody. I really appreciate all the help!
    I ran mbr2gpt and am now having a different problem.

    @SIW2
    mbr2gpt ran successfully.
    I restarted the computer, went into BIOS, changed boot order as below, then restarted computer again.
    The system tried to boot from my old SSD, but failed.
    The error is below (INACCESIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE).

    What do I need to do to the SSD out of my old computer so the installed OS (Windows 10 Pro) will boot on this new computer?

    BIOS now shows my SSD as boot option -- top of list (yea, first step).

    I have locked myself out of my new Dell computer. Entirely my fault - but the problem is... 350137d1635614510t-new-dell-computer-cant-dualboot-bios.jpg


    Boo, Windows will not boot from my SSD.

    I have locked myself out of my new Dell computer. Entirely my fault - but the problem is... 350138d1635614510t-new-dell-computer-cant-dualboot-boot.jpg


    This is how Disk Management showed my disk BEFORE mbr2gpt conversion (Disk 1).

    I have locked myself out of my new Dell computer. Entirely my fault - but the problem is... 350139d1635614510t-new-dell-computer-cant-dualboot-capture.png


    This is how Disk Management showed my disk AFTER mbr2gpt conversion (Disk 1).

    I have locked myself out of my new Dell computer. Entirely my fault - but the problem is... 350140d1635614510t-new-dell-computer-cant-dualboot-capture2.png
     
    RandomUser2021, Jan 15, 2023
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  3. pepanee Win User
    Random Auto-Locking of Computer Screen

    Nobody suggested checking out Event Viewer?

    When your computer randomly locks, search for, and open: Event Viewer

    Under Windows Logs, Check out:
    • Application
    • Security, and
    • System

    See if you can find something that states anything that could be related to your computer locking. The newest events are listed at the top of each section, so finding an event log would be pretty easy to find. Hopefully we can find what is causing the computer to lock.
     
    pepanee, Jan 15, 2023
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  4. Xylee Del Win User

    I have locked myself out of my new Dell computer. Entirely my fault - but the problem is...

    Windows 10 not Printing on Dell 1320C

    Hi Connie,

    This issue seemed to occur due to incompatible printer driver between your Windows 10 and Dell 1320C. For us to help you with this concern, we'd like to know more. Kindly answer the following questions:

    • What is the current build and version number of the new Windows 10 computer?
    • Have you tried connecting the printer directly to the new Windows 10 computer?

    Meanwhile, we also suggest that you check this
    article
    and perform the steps as our initial troubleshooting step to see if there will be any changes.

    Please get back to us for further assistance.
     
    Xylee Del, Jan 15, 2023
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