Windows 10: Locked PC

Discus and support Locked PC in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I accidentally Locked a Windows 10 device with my Microsoft Account, and I'm not getting an option to unlock it. Is resetting the MS Account password... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by daba1955, Aug 3, 2024.

  1. daba1955 Win User

    Locked PC


    I accidentally Locked a Windows 10 device with my Microsoft Account, and I'm not getting an option to unlock it. Is resetting the MS Account password the only way to get it unlocked ?None of the other threads on this subject have been any use.

    :)
     
    daba1955, Aug 3, 2024
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  2. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Aug 3, 2024
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  3. RCoon Win User
    PC Build Steps

    1.1 - Ideally put optical in SATA 0, and SSD in SATA 1, this will cause the optical drive to be the default 1st boot option. You can change it manually if not, but I like it this way
    2.infinity - yes, that's fine. if it's above 70 +/- 5 degrees, then it may just need a repaste/remount
     
    RCoon, Aug 3, 2024
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  4. Locked PC

    Lock Screen Image Issue

    Hi Kirby,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

    I would suggest you to set the default pictures as the Lock Screen picture from the PC and check if it works or not.

    Follow the steps below:

    • In start type "settings" and press enter.
    • Select Personalize
    • From the left click on "Lock screen"
    • Select the default picture and conform by preview.
    Please do get back to us to assist you better with issue you are facing.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Aug 3, 2024
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