Windows 10: Restarted computer in safe mode and now it doesn’t recognize my password

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  1. Restarted computer in safe mode and now it doesn’t recognize my password


    I started my Dell desktop in safe mode then restarted it and now it does not recognize my password. Is there a simple fix for this that i don’t know?

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    Avalentin-424, Nov 29, 2019
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  2. Roohi_Taj Win User

    Password not accepted in Safe mode

    Hi Pedro E Cordeiro,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Could you please help me with the below questions:

    • Are you aware of any changes happened on the computer prior to internet issue started?
    • Are you referring to PIN password or Microsoft account password?

    I understand the inconvenience caused due to this issue, this could be due to a change in the keyboard layout. However, I suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned below:

    Method 1: Change the keyboard layout.

    1. In the bottom right corner of the sign in screen, select the first option to change the keyboard layout.
    2. Try to change the keyboard layout from the list if you have any and type in the password.

    Method 2: Use the On screen keyboard.


    1. Restart the computer. In the sign in screen, hold down the shift key and select restart from bottom right corner of your screen.
    2. After the pc is restarted, select Troubleshoot > Select
      Advanced options >Click on Startup settings >
      Now, click on Restart.
    3. After your PC restarts, you should see number of options. Press F5 for
      Safe Mode with networking.
    4. When you are in login screen, press Windows
      and U together on the keyboard
      and select the On-Screen Keyboard from the
      Ease of Access list or click on
      Ease of Access at bottom right and select
      On-Screen Keyboard from the list.
    5. Now, use the cursor to type the password with On-screen keyboard.
    6. Before clicking the login, press the eye symbol
      (I.e. Reveal Password) option in the password field, to see the password is correct.

    After you login to safe mode with networking, I would suggest you to follow the steps provided in the Microsoft article on
    Fix network connection issues in Windows.
    Let us know the results to assist you further regarding this issue.

    Hope it helps.

    Roohi Taj S

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Roohi_Taj, Nov 29, 2019
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  3. Password not accepted in Safe mode

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community forum.

    Have you tried all the above steps suggested by Sangeeta Sarkar on September 13, 2015.

    I would suggest you to provide some information to help you better.

    • Are you trying to login the Microsoft account or the Local account in safe mode?
    • Did you try with only safe mode or safe mode with networking?
    • What is the critical error you are getting?

    If you are using Windows 10. To go to safe mode you have to follow the below steps.

    If you are able to go to login screen in normal mode try the below steps to go to safe mode with networking.


    • At the login screen click on the power symbol.

    • Hold SHIFT + Click Restart.

    • After restarting your system, select the Troubleshoot option.

    • Select advanced options under
      Troubleshoot screen.

    • Click on Startup Settings.

    • Click Restart and follow the onscreen steps to go to
      Safe Mode with networking and check if you are able to login.

    [*]
    Please get back with more information, we will be glad to help you further.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Nov 29, 2019
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  4. Restarted computer in safe mode and now it doesn’t recognize my password

    Windows 10 in Safe Mode Doesn't Recognize Actual Password!

    Hi Aaditya,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per your query, I like to inform you that; when you start your system in Safe mode then the system will start with minimum set of driver, which are require just to start the computer. Since, you are trying to login to your computer through
    Microsoft account, it won’t accept the password because we need internet connect to login to the computer through Microsoft account. In safe mode the network driver will be disabled.

    I suggest you to start your computer in safe mode with networking and check if it helps.

    To start your system in safe mode with networking, follow the below steps.


    • Press and hold Shift key and
      restart
      your Computer.

    • Select Troubleshoot.

    • Select Advance Option.

    • Select Startup Settings.

    • Follow the on Screen instruction.

    • Select Safe mode with networking option after system restarts and ask you for the option to select.


    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Nov 29, 2019
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