Windows 10: Locked out of my PC

Discus and support Locked out of my PC in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; For some reason, when I opened my laptop a few days ago, I was no longer connected to the Wi-Fi. Which of course means that my pin didn't work.After I... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Jeremy Ojeda, Jun 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM.

  1. JEREMY OJEDA
    Jeremy Ojeda Win User

    Locked out of my PC


    For some reason, when I opened my laptop a few days ago, I was no longer connected to the Wi-Fi. Which of course means that my pin didn't work.After I clicked on sign-in other ways, the normal Microsoft login page didn't work because... You guessed it. I don't have Internet! There are no networks displayed on my sign in screen. The only option is Airplane mode. And no it's not on. I've powered my computer on and off, repeatedly. Even tried to see if doing to with Airplane mode on would do anything, but nothing changed.Even connecting an Ethernet cable didn't change anything. I finally did the

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    Jeremy Ojeda, Jun 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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  2. ANANDSAP123
    anandsap123 Win User

    PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Jun 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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  3. RCOON
    RCoon Win User
    PC Build Steps

    1.1 - Ideally put optical in SATA 0, and SSD in SATA 1, this will cause the optical drive to be the default 1st boot option. You can change it manually if not, but I like it this way
    2.infinity - yes, that's fine. if it's above 70 +/- 5 degrees, then it may just need a repaste/remount
     
    RCoon, Jun 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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  4. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User

    Locked out of my PC

    Lock Screen Image Issue

    Hi Kirby,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

    I would suggest you to set the default pictures as the Lock Screen picture from the PC and check if it works or not.

    Follow the steps below:

    • In start type "settings" and press enter.
    • Select Personalize
    • From the left click on "Lock screen"
    • Select the default picture and conform by preview.
    Please do get back to us to assist you better with issue you are facing.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Jun 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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