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Discus and support Windows 11 Unable to Lock User Account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am trying to figure out why my fresh Windows 11 install is unable to lock itself. When trying win+L, ctr+alt+del then looking for a lock button, or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Branson_002, Dec 28, 2023.

  1. Windows 11 Unable to Lock User Account


    I am trying to figure out why my fresh Windows 11 install is unable to lock itself. When trying win+L, ctr+alt+del then looking for a lock button, or just letting the screen go black, the laptop never locks itself. Is there a workaround or fix for this?

    :)
     
    Branson_002, Dec 28, 2023
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  2. Zakin Win User

    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown Windows 11 Unable to Lock User Account :(
     
    Zakin, Dec 28, 2023
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  3. barkerend Win User
    Unable To Create User Accounts - Windows 10


    I don’t know if this addition to my original thread will push it to the top of the queue. I have tried again by pasting netplwiz into the Run box as suggested by marshian. Yesterday I managed to create another User Account which although described as an Administrator Account indicates ‘This app can’t open’ for every single item. Can anybody please suggest how I can change this situation? Today I did the same thing again but find that I CAN open the various programs on that Account – although the Account is listed under a Users Group not Administrators Users.
    There is also a Guest Account listed but as yet I haven’t been able to get into that since it does not appear for the next Log On when I click my Log Off or Switch Users shortcuts.
    I will be grateful for any advice, Thanks ........
     
    barkerend, Dec 28, 2023
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  4. Vesao Win User

    Windows 11 Unable to Lock User Account

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Dec 28, 2023
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