My laptop is locked how do I unlock it Windows 10?

GabrielleLee Two possible ways to unlock a Windows 10 laptop:

1. Use Safe Mode: Restart your laptop and boot into Safe Mode. Depending on your operating system, you can usually press F8 or hold Shift while selecting Restart. In Safe Mode, you may be able to access an administrator account without requiring the password. From there, you could create a new user account or reset your password.

2. Reinstall the Operating System: If other methods fail and you do not have critical data you need to save, you can consider reinstalling the operating system. You can create a bootable USB drive with the OS installation files, boot from it, and proceed with the installation. Note that this will erase all data on the drive, so it should be the last resort if data recovery is not a concern.

The above are two effective ways to unlock a locked laptop with Windows 10 and it also applies to Windows 11 and Windows 7. Make sure you have the backup before reinstalling Windows 10.