Windows 10: windows 10 now wants pasword to log onto the computer after replacing cmos battery

Discus and support windows 10 now wants pasword to log onto the computer after replacing cmos battery in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I replaced the battery on the mother board, now when i turn the computer on , it wants a password. I did not have a password before. Not the bios... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by me1234_a, Jul 17, 2019.

  1. ME1234_A
    me1234_a Win User

    windows 10 now wants pasword to log onto the computer after replacing cmos battery


    I replaced the battery on the mother board, now when i turn the computer on , it wants a password. I did not have a password before. Not the bios password, the user password. I have tried admin and password and some other obvious passwords.

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    me1234_a, Jul 17, 2019
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  2. ARC
    Arc Win User

    Replaced CMOS battery Lost Win 10


    In that case you are suggested to follow post #6.
     
    Arc, Jul 17, 2019
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  3. NERDLING
    Nerdling Win User
    Lost activation after cmos battery replaced

    My computer required a cmos battery replacement, this morning.

    It is/was running Windows 10 (upgraded from Windows 7).

    Battery replaced.

    However - I am now told that Windows is not activated and I need to supply a key (which naturally I don't have, due to the upgrade).

    How do I overcome this - can't find an answer on Support?

    Help!!!!!!
     
    Nerdling, Jul 17, 2019
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  4. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR Win User

    windows 10 now wants pasword to log onto the computer after replacing cmos battery

    Replaced CMOS battery Lost Win 10


    The only thing replacing the CMOS battery would do is change your boot settings to default in Bios. Without seeing a screenshot of disk management:
    Disk Management - How to Post a Screenshot of - Windows 10 Forums

    My guess is that you have two hard drives. You installed Windows 10 on a second hard drive. When you replaced your CMOS battery, the boot settings went back to default, which was to boot from the Windows 8 hard drive. You need to go back into BIOS settings and change the boot order to boot from the Windows 10 hard drive.
     
    NavyLCDR, Jul 17, 2019
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