Windows 10: I made 2-3 wrong attempts to sign-in to my device, and it got locked and says to keep the...

Hello, I am facing this problem for 2 days.This sign-in option is disabled because of failed sign-in attempts or repeated shutdowns. Use a different sign-in option, or keep your device powered on for at least 2 hours and then try again.Firstly, I thought it would simply be resolved if I put it on for 2 hours. Unfortunately, I have been putting my laptop on for 2 hours multiple times, but no positive outcome. I think I did it wrong; I just kept it powered on, and pressed the buttons whenever the screen gets black didn’t kept it on sleep mode. Is it the correct method?Also, I saw some videos o

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Unable to Sign-in, error "password is wrong "

Hi,

Thanks for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand your inconvenience and we will definitely help you to resolve your issue.

This issue might occur, if the language has been changed on the lock screen.


I would suggest you to try the below methods and check if it helps:

Method 1: Change the language on the lock Screen.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Click the language on the bottom of the
  lock screen.
  
• 
  Select the English language and click
  Ok.
  
• 
  Put your password now and check if you are able to login.
  

If the language option is not available on the bottom of o lock screen, then try method 2.

Method 2: Use On Screen Keyboard.

Follow the below steps;

• 
  Click on the Ease of access icon on the bottom of
  lock screen.
  
• 
  Select the On Screen Keyboard.
  
• 
  Type your password through On Screen Keyboard.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Windows 10 1709 System Restore problems...

That seems to be an attempt at Option 2 in the tutorial, which requires you to
a. Boot to a command prompt (Did you?)
b. You then seem to be mixing steps 3,4 and 5, thus your command is incorrect.

I suggest Option 1 is easier.

If you still have problems, please repost listing each specific step and saying which option from the tutorial you are using. Thanks.

 

Lock screen not working properly on Windows 10 computer.

Hi Oshith,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if there is change in lock screen settings.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• When you say that "It is not flapped over to password when clicking", you tried to check the issue by clicking through external mouse?
• Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to change the picture of the lock screen and also try to update Display Adapter driver.

Step 1: I suggest you to follow the steps below to set the lock screen pictures.

1. Right click on Desktop screen.

2. Then click on Personalize.

3. Click on Lock Screen.

4. Try to select the lock screen picture.

Step 2: I recommend you to update the latest driver for display adapter in Device Manager.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Then type “devmgmt.msc” without the quotes and hit on
Enter Key.

3. Expand Display Adapter.

4. Right click on the driver and click on Update driver software.





Please get back to us with an update on issue with lock screen, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.