Windows 10: Locked out of computer Please help

Discus and support Locked out of computer Please help in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Helping fatherinlaw access his computer and we keep running into problems.1. Required ja password reset on ms account2. changed password successfully... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by FrancisD'Souza, Oct 1, 2021.

  1. Locked out of computer Please help


    Helping fatherinlaw access his computer and we keep running into problems.1. Required ja password reset on ms account2. changed password successfully but still would not accept pin. said to update security3. updated security email address and now locked for 30 days4. tried logging onto computer and stuck on " Your Securtiy info change is still pending" screen and gives no options to proceed

    :)
     
    FrancisD'Souza, Oct 1, 2021
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  2. computer keeps locking up...

    him your computer locks up.... check what your running and see if it affects it cause this shouldn't happen it could be your ram or your mouse but i'm just giving a suggestion
     
    k0rn_h0li0, Oct 1, 2021
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  3. Computer stuck at lock screen and after Anniversary Update on Windows 10

    Hi,

    Do let us know if you are able to see any error message/ error code with locking the computer.

    Let us try the below steps to unlock and check if it helps.

    • I suggest you to restart the computer, try to unlock and check if the issue persists.
    • Use On-screen keyboard to type in your password and check if it helps.
    Click on the Ease of access on the lock screen at the right-bottom corner, turn on
    On-screen keyboard to type the password.

    Hope it helps. Try the above and update us the status of unlocking the device for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Oct 1, 2021
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  4. Locked out of computer Please help

    help to remote connect

    not sure how to use both programs u 2 suggested, i need more helpful steps thanks
     
    Corduroy_Jr, Oct 1, 2021
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