Windows 10: Possible security issue. Windows 10 unlocked without asking for PW

Discus and support Possible security issue. Windows 10 unlocked without asking for PW in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Unfortunately its hard to recreate this situation but it happend to me twice now: When i started my PC i got a window asking me to do some setup steps... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Vinosecc, May 20, 2023.

  1. Possible security issue. Windows 10 unlocked without asking for PW


    Unfortunately its hard to recreate this situation but it happend to me twice now:

    When i started my PC i got a window asking me to do some setup steps for Windows. Asked if i want to use edge... no obviously... Asked if i wanted to create a microsoft account... i press cancel... and im on my desktop, PC unlocked without ever asking for my password.

    Before booting up, power to my PC was off using a switched plug strip and when i shut it down earlier nothing hinted that a setup would be neccessary on next boot up.

    This cant be a feature, right?

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    /u/Vinosecc, May 20, 2023
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    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, May 20, 2023
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    I have two networked home computers. Recently I made changes to network and now it requires a Windows Security pw to access. It accepts my Name but not my pw. I have tried my Home Group pw and my Wyfi pw and then I changed the pw thro M/S site but it still
    doesn't accept the new pw. Is there a difference b/t M/S pw and Windows Security pw?

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    BryanLongXX, May 20, 2023
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  4. Possible security issue. Windows 10 unlocked without asking for PW

    win 10 suddenly not asking for pw on screen saver end

    Hello,

    This issue might occur due to corrupted user account settings. I suggest you to perform the steps below and check if this helps.

    I suggest you to restore the system to the previous point where PC was working normally. To do so kindly follow the below given steps:


    • Press Windows + I key and click on Update and security.

    • Click on Recovery, and click on
      Restart under Advance startup.

    • In the Windows Recovery Environment, on the Choose an option screen, click
      'Troubleshoot'.

    • Click, Advanced Options and then click on
      System Restore.

    • Follow the onscreen suggestion to restore your PC to earlier point.
    Write us back on the status of the issue to assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, May 20, 2023
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