Windows 10: trying to edit some security features, , accidentally locked my PC admin powers with a...

trying to edit some security features, I use my admin account separate from main, need to get admin access, open up the pin admin command, then my keyboard sticks on the same number, causing repeated errors until complete lockdown, hardware error. What do i do now? note: i know my pin thats not the isse i do not need to change it, i just want to know how long do i have to wait now for it to alow me to enter my pin.I am using an old Dell keyboard, and I was unable to release the leys DO stick //.... Help ?

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Added admin security feature

Good day everyone,

I would like to suggest a feature to Windows 10 and hope this is the best place to do this.

What I am suggesting is that when using a Windows User account (admin or otherwise) that has a User Password enabled security feature that there be an optional feature for further security to prevent anyone who has knowledge of the User password to be able
to change the password.

The reason I am suggesting this is I have experienced that for productivity sake some computers only have admin User accounts and are password protected for security purposes however, the person who utilises that PC and has knowledge of the password can
change it very easily to anything they want, sometimes without the permission of the admin or the owner of the actual PC.

Call it a "Master admin password" if you like, similar to a BIOS password which is just an added feature most people will not use, but it adds extra control to the admin.

Let me know what you think, as well as if there are better methods of contacting Microsoft to request this feature.

Example:

USER 1 (Let's call her Susan) has a pc at work.

Susan is not an administrator and simply uses the pc for regular work duties, her pc has a password for security purposes.

USER 2 (let's call her Amanda) is the administrator at work.

Amanda set up the password for Susan's PC and gave the dedicated password to Susan.


Susan changed the password because she knows the password, now Amanda (who is the administrator) does not have easy access to the PC.

Amanda would regained access to the PC, but would like a further security measure so that this cannot happen in the future or that other employees cannot do the same.

 

Windows 10 Creators Update - Security Breach Found (or feature...)

Call this a feature if you want, but it's a terrible one..

Things you'll need setup to reproduce the issue:

• Windows 10, Version 1703, OS Build - 15063.296
• A PIN/Password code login
• Display timeout of 1 minute

By pressing the Windows Key, search 'power plan' and select Edit Power Plan.Set 'Turn off the display' after 1 minute.
How to replicate the issue:

Firstly, lock your PC with CTRL + L on your keyboard to confirm that when you slide the lockscreen up, it prompts you to enter a PIN/Password.

If that works fine, then try to do this step and replicate the issue I'm having.

Let your PC lock after 1min, don't touch anything.

If it blacks out, wake the screen but stay on the lockscreen.

Now, slide the lockscreen up by pressing any key and it should promp-..... it's probably taken you straight into the computer without asking for any PIN/Passcode.

Solution:
Call up Microsoft/live chat to Microsoft and allow them to Remote Desktop into your PC only to make them realize that they can't do anything. They kept telling me the update wasn't the issue and to roll back..

It's happened on my Home PC and now my recently updated Work PC. So it's not a coincidence, this is ridiculous and Microsoft should know better.

All in all, there is no solution. Stay on the Anniversary Update or previous builds.

Let me know your results.

(glad to be a part of the community)

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Solution provided by Edwin

"You'll need to use Screen Saver settings to enable that security feature."

 

windows 10 features not working

Hi Dhirendra Brahmchari,

Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

We are sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.

Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.

• 
  Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?
  
• 
  What are the Windows 10 features not working in your PC?
  
• 
  Do you get any error when you try to shut down the PC?
  

You may try the below steps and check if you are able to shut down the PC.

Step 1:

• 
  Press Windows + L keys on the keyboard.
  
• 
  Once you see the lock screen, Press the Power button at the bottom right corner of the lock screen window.
  
• 
  Click on Shutdown. (Click on
  Shutdown anyway if it prompts.)
  

Check if it helps you to shut down the PC.

Step 2:

I suggest you to run the Power troubleshooter and check if it fixes the issue.
Follow the steps given below:

• Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select
  Control Panel
• Type Troubleshooting in the search bar on the
  Control Panel.
• Click on View all on the left navigation pane.
• Click on Power.
• Click on Advanced on the Power
  dialog box and click on Run as administrator (Enter the credentials if required).
• Click on Next and follow onscreen instruction complete the Power troubleshooter.

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.