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How to reset Windows 10 password when locked out?
Hey folks, hope everyone's doing well! I've got myself into a bit of a pickle and could really use your collective wisdom. I've been locked out of my Windows 10 computer (yeah, I know, should've written down the password) and I'm scratching my head on how to get back in. Has anyone here been through this and managed to reset their password without being able to log in? I've seen a few methods online involving bootable USB drives and using command prompts, but I'm not super tech-savvy and a bit hesitant to dive into something that seems so complex. I'm looking for a more straightforward, beginner-friendly way to reset my password and get back to my files. If you've got any ideas or step-by-step guides that could help out a fellow Windows user in distress, I'd be super grateful. Thanks [Edit] A few folks asked me if the problem was solved? Yes. The password was reset with the help of Passcue Windows Password Recovery software. ThanksJack888 for the recommendation!BlindosaaNov 04, 2024Copper Contributor568KViews0likes13CommentsObtaining Windows 10 update to install over Windows 7
I have a business grade HP machine still running Windows 7 that came with the machine. I want to update it now to Windows 10. The main link on the MS site for downloading the Update (22H2 - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10) is giving me an error on both my desktop and laptop machines when I go to launch the exe it downloads: "Windows10Upgrade9252.exe is not a valid Win32 application." If I download the "Create installation media" file, will that give me the same option to "update over Windows 7" the exact same way the Update link would (if it was working properly, that is)?JN-wavesNov 02, 2024Copper Contributor254KViews1like18CommentsAccess to start menu
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC Version 21H2 Installed on 16/10/2024 OS build 19044.5011 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19060.1000.0 Following update KB5044273 'left click' Windows logo and search bar inoperative. (right click ok) Uninstalled update - everything working fine. See event viewer dump below. Note : SFC scan showed no problems. Log Name: Application Source: Application Error Date: 01/11/2024 21:13:01 Event ID: 1000 Task Category: (100) Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: DESKTOP-9G9MAB2 Description: Faulting application name: StartMenuExperienceHost.exe, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x124eac11 Faulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll, version: 10.0.19041.2913, time stamp: 0xa1c3e870 Exception code: 0xc000027b Fault offset: 0x000000000012d862 Faulting process id: 0x2e4 Faulting application start time: 0x01db2ca2d52abc83 Faulting application path: C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\StartMenuExperienceHost.exe Faulting module path: C:\WINDOWS\System32\KERNELBASE.dll Report Id: 628d9b62-4894-46fd-8d44-f6f935319ae7 Faulting package full name: Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_10.0.19041.4239_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy Faulting package-relative application ID: App Event Xml: <Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> <System> <Provider Name="Application Error" /> <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID> <Version>0</Version> <Level>2</Level> <Task>100</Task> <Opcode>0</Opcode> <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2024-11-01T21:13:01.5650495Z" /> <EventRecordID>12114</EventRecordID> <Correlation /> <Execution ProcessID="0" ThreadID="0" /> <Channel>Application</Channel> <Computer>DESKTOP-9G9MAB2</Computer> <Security /> </System> <EventData> <Data>StartMenuExperienceHost.exe</Data> <Data>0.0.0.0</Data> <Data>124eac11</Data> <Data>KERNELBASE.dll</Data> <Data>10.0.19041.2913</Data> <Data>a1c3e870</Data> <Data>c000027b</Data> <Data>000000000012d862</Data> <Data>2e4</Data> <Data>01db2ca2d52abc83</Data> <Data>C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\StartMenuExperienceHost.exe</Data> <Data>C:\WINDOWS\System32\KERNELBASE.dll</Data> <Data>628d9b62-4894-46fd-8d44-f6f935319ae7</Data> <Data>Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_10.0.19041.4239_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy</Data> <Data>App</Data> </EventData> </Event>dave_1950Nov 01, 2024Copper Contributor83Views0likes0Comments- NayaohNov 01, 2024Copper Contributor315Views0likes7Comments
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How to Factory Reset my Hard Drive on Windows 10 computer?
I’m looking to factory reset hard drive on a Windows 10 computer, and I could really use some guidance. I want to make sure all my personal data is wiped clean before I recycle it, and I’m not entirely sure about the best steps to take. Are there specific instructions I should follow to ensure everything on the drive is erased securely? Also, if there are any built-in tools or third-party software recommendations that would make this process easier, I'd love to hear about those too. Thanks in advance for your help!FuentesganNov 01, 2024Copper Contributor163Views0likes5CommentsInvestigating Windows 10 Research Topics
Hello there, I'm Jayshri, an Independent Advisor available to assist you with this matter. If your Windows search function is not functioning properly, here's a method to resolve it: 1. Firstly, right-click on the taskbar and select Task Manager. Locate Windows Explorer, right-click on it, and then choose the option to Restart. 2. Next, navigate to Control Panel > Indexing Options > Advanced. Click on Rebuild and confirm the action. 3. Press the keys Win + R, type services.msc, and then press Enter. Locate Windows Search in the list of services. If it's not running, right-click on it and select Start. 4. Proceed to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. Click on Search and Indexing and run the troubleshooter. 5. Within Settings, go to Search > Searching Windows, scroll down, and select the option to Reset. 6. Open Windows PowerShell as an administrator and type sfc /scannow, then press Enter to execute the command. 7. Lastly, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for any available updates. Give these steps a try, and hopefully, your search functionality will be restored. If you require further assistance, feel free to ask!Va-lentinaNov 01, 2024Copper Contributor59Views0likes0Comments
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