Windows 10: Locked out of Windows 10

Discus and support Locked out of Windows 10 in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Windows 10 on Dell XPS 15 9560 Built Oct 2017, purchased Jan 2018 I had trouble uninstalling a program so I restarted in Safe Mode to attempt but am... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Claire2016, Sep 28, 2019.

  1. CLAIRE2016
    Claire2016 Win User

    Locked out of Windows 10


    Windows 10 on Dell XPS 15 9560 Built Oct 2017, purchased Jan 2018


    I had trouble uninstalling a program so I restarted in Safe Mode to attempt but am now locked out of Windows. It says my password is incorrect. I then changed it on my phone through my MS account but that didn’t work either. I connected directly to ethernet to sync, no dice. Just a red x on internet icon too. I used media creation tool for bootable USB, nothing worked. I get blocked with a password box if I go through all the other routes like Command Prompt, System Restore, or System Image Recovery. Spent 6 hours with Microsoft tech support and nothing they tried worked, multiple agents saying, “that’s weird.” One agent believes it’s a BIOS issue. The agent also created the boot USB on my son’s laptop and walked me through a custom installation on mine. Once the installation starts it keeps giving the error: “Windows setup could not reinitialize the deployment engine windows 10.” Dell won’t even acknowledge my existence unless I give them $700 for premium support. Considering I already gave them hundreds for previous support and they didn’t help, I won’t give them more. Literally all I did was reboot in safe mode, this seems ridiculous. I have most backed up but I really want to grab files in Downloads and Documents I forgot to back up before I try a complete wipe. Thank you loads for reading and any advice you can provide!

    :)
     
    Claire2016, Sep 28, 2019
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Sep 28, 2019
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  3. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User
    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Sep 28, 2019
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  4. DELTA6326
    Delta6326 Win User

    Locked out of Windows 10

    Delta6326, Sep 28, 2019
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