Windows 10: Problem with sign in after wiping desktop in preparation to sell Windows 10

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  1. JOHN78ONEILL
    john78oneill Win User

    Problem with sign in after wiping desktop in preparation to sell Windows 10


    Hello,I have a desktop running Windows 10 and I'm getting ready to sell it. I chose to delete all files from all drives and toggled "clean data" on. At one point in the reset process, I saw a confirmation screen. I forget exactly what it said now but I said yes/confirmed instead of saying no/hitting Escape.Now, when I turn on the computer, I'm prompted to log into my account. It says that my PIN has been disabled because of a change in security settings. When I enter my password, it gives me an error message and returns me to the login screen. There's no way to sign in to a different user.I

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    john78oneill, Oct 2, 2023
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  2. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User

    Microsoft claims I signed up for Windows 10...

    Click to expand... This is my list of hidden updates:

    Problem with sign in after wiping desktop in preparation to sell Windows 10 hidden-updates-jpg.jpg
     
    P4-630, Oct 2, 2023
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  3. SRIMADHWA B
    Srimadhwa B Win User
    Preparing Windows

    Hi Jennifer,

    I realize that at startup your PC always says preparing for windows. I will try to help you with this issue.


    • Are you signing in to a Local account or the Microsoft account?
    Suggest you to boot the PC in Safe Mode to check if that helps. Once you are in the desktop screen you may boot the PC in a clean boot state to check the status.

    Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/start-your-pc-in-safe-mode

    How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

    Note: After you have finished troubleshooting, follow the steps under “How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot” in the article to boot to normal startup.

    Keep us informed to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Oct 2, 2023
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  4. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User

    Problem with sign in after wiping desktop in preparation to sell Windows 10

    Microsoft claims I signed up for Windows 10...

    Click to expand... Should have them all hidden *Big Grin Problem with sign in after wiping desktop in preparation to sell Windows 10 :D
     
    P4-630, Oct 2, 2023
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