Windows 10: Locked out of my computer following windows update

Discus and support Locked out of my computer following windows update in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I did some windows updates and rebooted my comphter. The computer started up again and when I tried to log in, it says:"Your PIN is no longer available... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Andrew Di Noia, Jun 28, 2024.

  1. Locked out of my computer following windows update


    I did some windows updates and rebooted my comphter. The computer started up again and when I tried to log in, it says:"Your PIN is no longer available due to a change to the security settings on this device. Click to set up your PIN again."So I clicked on "Set up my PIN", followed the ateps until the last page where it said:"Something went wrongWe weren't able to set up your PIN. You can try again, or skip this step and set up a PIN later."So I clicked "Skip for now", and it took me back to the main screen. At some point I tried to reset my password because it wasn't recognising my previous p

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    Andrew Di Noia, Jun 28, 2024
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  2. 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.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Jun 28, 2024
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  3. windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Jun 28, 2024
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  4. jbailey8 Win User

    Locked out of my computer following windows update

    HyperSLI (Enabling SLI on non-sli motherboards)

    To turn off windows updates in windows 7 follow these steps:

    Click the start button, in the search box type in 'windows updates', click on 'windows update'
    in the search results list, in the left side of the windows update window click 'change settings'
    then in the option bar select 'Never check for updates'.
     
    jbailey8, Jun 28, 2024
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