Windows 10: My computer has locked due to a scam, how do I unlock it?

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  1. GREGORY MARSILLO
    Gregory Marsillo Win User

    My computer has locked due to a scam, how do I unlock it?


    A scam has locked my computer, how can I unlock it? Thank you!

    :)
     
    Gregory Marsillo, May 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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  2. MICHAEL GANAS
    Michael Ganas Win User

    A popup scam locked up my laptop computer.

    A popup scam locked up my laptop computer.
     
    Michael Ganas, May 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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  3. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User
    Computer stuck at lock screen and after Anniversary Update on Windows 10

    Hi,

    Do let us know if you are able to see any error message/ error code with locking the computer.

    Let us try the below steps to unlock and check if it helps.

    • I suggest you to restart the computer, try to unlock and check if the issue persists.
    • Use On-screen keyboard to type in your password and check if it helps.
    Click on the Ease of access on the lock screen at the right-bottom corner, turn on
    On-screen keyboard to type the password.

    Hope it helps. Try the above and update us the status of unlocking the device for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, May 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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  4. ṢMEED
    Ṣmeed Win User

    My computer has locked due to a scam, how do I unlock it?

    A popup scam locked up my laptop computer.

    -

    That's a fake so-called Tech Support scam alert/warning which you are seeing in your browser.

    "Remember that real error messages from Microsoft, or other big tech companies, never include phone numbers for you to call them.

    If your screen suddenly fills with scary pop-ups you should immediately close your browser (try pressing ALT+F4 if you can't do it with your mouse). If you can’t close your browser try restarting your computer."

    Other methods to get out of such fake Tech Support scam browser warnings are listed here:: Thread "Blocked computer" page 1: _AW_'s reply on January 21, 2023

    Suggest reading:

    To prevent even seeing such fake alerts, use a good content/ad-blocker such as free uBlock Origin.
     
    Ṣmeed, May 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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