Windows 10: Locked out of Windows on my desktop home PC

Discus and support Locked out of Windows on my desktop home PC in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am locked out of my computer and I cannot seem to remember my password. When I select "reset password" the Reset Wizard says I need to have "first... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Todd Craig, Feb 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM.

  1. Locked out of Windows on my desktop home PC


    I am locked out of my computer and I cannot seem to remember my password. When I select "reset password" the Reset Wizard says I need to have "first created a password reset disk" which I have not done.

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  2. 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??
     
  3. Caring1 Win User
    Throttlestop overclocking Desktop PCs

    Has anybody worked on that suggestion of putting together a list of unlocked CPU's?
    I've got an E.S. E5-2650 that appears to be locked and the BIOS on the Motherboard is locked down even tighter.
    I would like to play with it without buying a new board, CPU's can be cheaper.
     
  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Locked out of Windows on my desktop home PC

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
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