Windows 10: Locked out after clean reboot

Discus and support Locked out after clean reboot in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; In trying to solve a minor problem - the images for some files in Windows Explorer weren't showing - I've encountered a larger one. I went through all... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Mushroom Annie, Aug 16, 2021.

  1. MUSHROOM ANNIE
    Mushroom Annie Win User

    Locked out after clean reboot


    In trying to solve a minor problem - the images for some files in Windows Explorer weren't showing - I've encountered a larger one. I went through all the suggested steps to get the image icons to work, to no avail, so followed a suggestion on the Microsoft forum and did a clean reboot, ticking all the correct boxes.Now, when I restart, a get the opening screen with the lovely scenery, but it won't accept my password. I changed the password on my tablet which is how I got here, but can't log in with that one on the laptop. It won't accept my password, fingerprint or my PIN. When I try to res

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    Mushroom Annie, Aug 16, 2021
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  2. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Aug 16, 2021
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  3. TOOTHLESS
    Toothless Win User
    Silent boot failure

    List your specs out and tell us each step in cleaning you did.
     
    Toothless, Aug 16, 2021
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  4. GILLETTER
    Gilletter Win User

    Locked out after clean reboot

    DVD Burner started locking up recently

    ok I cleaned it and it's not locking the computer up now, but it still doesn't recognize when theres a cd/ dvd in the drive... any next step to rectify that problem? lol...
     
    Gilletter, Aug 16, 2021
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