Windows 10: Update locked me out of laptop

Discus and support Update locked me out of laptop in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I did an update 3 days ago on windows 10. I'm now locked out of my computer as Bitlocker has been turned on. I have never turned this on I didn't even... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by kerry.1, Jan 3, 2023.

  1. kerry.1 Win User

    Update locked me out of laptop


    I did an update 3 days ago on windows 10. I'm now locked out of my computer as Bitlocker has been turned on. I have never turned this on I didn't even know this was a thing till now. This isn't too much of a problem for me and files I don't mind losing them. We have tried everything! However it's not having any of it. We've been trying over and over again to boot from the USB drive that works on all other computers in the home as tested but it's not recognising it on my MSI alpha 15 laptop that has the problem. I called currys up to see if they would look at it but I was pretty much ignored ab

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    kerry.1, Jan 3, 2023
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  2. n-ster Win User
    n-ster, Jan 3, 2023
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  3. Random lock up, in DESPERATE need of help.

    Lock ups can be caused by overheating, or sound failure.

    Make sure you update your chipset drivers for audio. Also tell me step by step of how you install your heatsink.
     
    Hybrid_theory, Jan 3, 2023
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  4. Update locked me out of laptop

    Black Lock screen BACKGROUND

    Hi Bill,

    Let us know the make and model of your computer.

    Let us try few of the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Try to set the lock screen background to picture and check if the issue persists.

    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Step 3: Update the Display Adapter drivers.

    • Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapter.
    • Right click on the Display Adapter and click on
      Update Driver Software
      .
    • Restart the computer.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of accessing the lock screen background for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jan 3, 2023
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