Dell laptop wont accept my password
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What Are the Different Account Types for Windows 10?Microsoft created two different types of accounts that can be used to log in to a Windows 10 device. A Microsoft Account is a "connected account" that is not tied to the device itself. A Microsoft Account can be used on any number of devices. Windows Store apps, settings, and data can be accessed from any device you sign in to using cloud storage. To purchase apps from the Windows Store, you must have a Microsoft Account. If you lose or forget your Microsoft Account password, you can recover it from any other device with access to the Internet. A local computer account is an account that is created for a particular device. Information that is created or stored in that account is tied to that computer and cannot be accessed from other devices. If you lose or forget your local computer account password, you must remember the password hint to regain access to the account (in Windows 10 version 1803 this is changed to security questions.) Alternately, another administrator account on the computer can reset the password. If you do not remember your password hint or security questions, you must reset Windows Dell recommends that customers create Microsoft Accounts for their devices to avoid reinstalling the operating system if the password hint is forgotten. Back to Top Reset your Account Password in Windows 10Duration: 02:14 Reset Your Microsoft Account PasswordTo reset your Microsoft Account, browse the Microsoft Reset Your Password CauseResolutionUpdate Windows 10 local account security questionsTo update the security questions for a local account in Windows 10 version 1803 or higher, follow these steps:
Add or remove a password for a Windows 10 local accountTo add or remove a password from a Windows 10 local account, follow these steps:
If you have forgotten the password hint for a Local Computer AccountVideo (English Only) - Local Password Reset Windows 10 If you have lost or forgotten your local account password hint or security questions, resetting or reinstalling the operating system is the only solution that is supported by Dell. To restore Windows to its original factory settings, see Dell Knowledge Base article, "Reset or reinstall Windows 10 on a Dell computer." To seek alternative support for lost passwords, search using your favorite search engine: Search Dell | Search Microsoft Additional Information NOTE: Offers are only available for US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, China, and Japan personal computer customers. Server and Storage not applicable. Chromebox, Alienware, Inspiron, Retired Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, Chromebook, G Series, Alienware, Inspiron, Latitude, Vostro, XPS, Retired Models, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056, Dell Venue 8 Pro 5855See more Why is my laptop not taking my password?Reboot PC Several Times. If you Windows 10 won't let you sign in or shows the error message that "We can't sign into your account. This problem can be often fixed by signing out of your account and signing back in." Try to restart computer once or twice and see if you can proceed.
Why is my Dell laptop not logging in?One of the possible reasons why this issue occurs is due to corrupted system files, or software conflicts. As an initial troubleshooting, we recommend that you perform a Startup Repair in Windows through the Windows Recovery Environment.
Why is my laptop not signing in?Method 1: Restart your computer
If you can get to the log in screen, click on the power icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen, then choose “Restart.” This is going to restart your computer and help you verify that the issue is still present.
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