Windows 10: Why did my computer set its own password?

Discus and support Why did my computer set its own password? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; So just brought a brand new MSI Katana yesterday Christmas Eve set it up, played with the basics to get a feel for new computer, put it down for an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by MichealM0011, Dec 24, 2023.

  1. Why did my computer set its own password?


    So just brought a brand new MSI Katana yesterday Christmas Eve set it up, played with the basics to get a feel for new computer, put it down for an hour or so it went to sleep like it should,But now it asks for a four digit pin on launch which I never set ? And when I get the failed pin to many times message it try to verify me with a phone number I haven’t had for literally years now ? What’s going on, is there a default pin the computer would set in this case ? Ridiculous!!! Is this fixable or do I take it back and get anything not Microsoft

    :)
     
    MichealM0011, Dec 24, 2023
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  2. OK, Password problem...Mint

    Linux Mint - Community
    You can reset your password following the next steps:

    • Reboot your computer / Turn your computer on.
    • Hold down the Shift key at the start of the boot process to enable the GNU GRUB boot menu (if it does not show)
    • Press ESC at the GNU GRUB prompt.
    • Press e for edit.
    • Use the Arrow keys to highlight the line that begins with kernel and press the e key.
    • Go to the very end of the line and add rw init=/bin/bash
    • Press Enter and then press b to boot your system.
    • Your system will boot up to a passwordless root shell.
    • Type in passwd yourusername
    • Set your new password.
    • Restart your system.
     
    ChevyOwner, Dec 24, 2023
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  3. New FF - passwords

    Hi:

    If that setting is already enabled, then I suggest as the next troubleshooting step might be Mozilla Safe Mode (not to be confused with Windows Safe Mode)):

    Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode | Firefox Help


    • Please report back and let us know the outcome, as it will dictate the next steps.
    • Also: please tell us what AV/AM/firewall programs are you running on this system?

    Thanks,
    MM
     
    MoxieMomma, Dec 24, 2023
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  4. Johan45 Win User

    Why did my computer set its own password?

    AMD FX OC'ers Club

    That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

    At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.
     
    Johan45, Dec 24, 2023
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