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Need help with laptop #1140306
02/01/18 09:09 PM
02/01/18 09:09 PM
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Calera, Oklahoma
gymcandy1 Offline OP
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Embarrassing as this is, I need help getting back into my laptop. I reset my lockscreen password, and can't remember what it is. Been trying to get in for over an hour. Total frustration with my short term memory.

It's Windows 10, and I only have one user account.

Short of a system restore I don't know what to do to get in.

I don't have safe mode enabled.

Any suggestions?


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Re: Need help with laptop [Re: gymcandy1] #1140308
02/01/18 09:27 PM
02/01/18 09:27 PM
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Do you have a phone that receives texts or another computer?
Googling it says.. on the lock page click on I forgot my password.. do you see that...Type the captcha letters to prove that you're not a robot
Select the recovery email address from the drop-down menu
Complete the hidden part of the email challenge.

Click Send code.

On your phone or using another computer, using the recovery email account check for the Microsoft account code and enter it to verify your identity.
Enter a new password.

Click Next.
Click Next again to go back to the sign-in screen.

After completing the steps, you can once again unlock your PC with the new password. If the new password doesn't work right away, restart your computer, and try to sign in one more time.

until a techie comes along


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Re: Need help with laptop [Re: gymcandy1] #1140311
02/01/18 09:56 PM
02/01/18 09:56 PM
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Re: Need help with laptop [Re: Winfrey] #1140312
02/01/18 09:56 PM
02/01/18 09:56 PM
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Thanks Winfrey. I got in finally, and changed my password again.

There was no place on my lock screen that said "forgot password" duh

Anyway I'll make sure I have it written down for sure from now on. thumbsup

joe


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Re: Need help with laptop [Re: gymcandy1] #1140313
02/01/18 10:01 PM
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Good.


Would that I could be the peacemaker in your soul that I might turn the discord and the rivalry of your elements into oneness and melody
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Re: Need help with laptop [Re: Winfrey] #1140314
02/01/18 10:15 PM
02/01/18 10:15 PM
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Thanks Jenny! yes


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Re: Need help with laptop [Re: gymcandy1] #1140318
02/01/18 11:42 PM
02/01/18 11:42 PM
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We like happy endings!


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Re: Need help with laptop [Re: gymcandy1] #1140323
02/02/18 02:48 AM
02/02/18 02:48 AM
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Michigan
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The password screen can be disabled if you don't want it. For example many people don't use their computer anywhere other than at home and consider the password a hassle.

Re: Need help with laptop [Re: gymcandy1] #1140365
02/02/18 12:22 PM
02/02/18 12:22 PM
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I do that on my desktop at home, but use a password on my Surface tablet.


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