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My laptop is locked how do I unlock it Windows 10?
GabrielleLee "My laptop is locked how do I unlock it?" Based on my experience, Windows 10 password reset disk is the most reliable way to unlock a locked laptop when you forgot Windows 10 login password.
A Windows password reset disk is a special removable USB drive or floppy disk that contains a specific set of files allowing users to reset their Windows account password when they are unable to remember it. This tool is particularly useful for local accounts on Windows operating systems.
To create a password reset disk, the user must do so in advance using the Windows operating system. This usually involves navigating to the Control Panel, selecting "User Accounts," and following prompts to create a reset disk with a USB drive or floppy disk.
When the user forgets their password, they can insert the reset disk during the login screen, select the option to reset the password, and follow the on-screen instructions. The disk essentially provides a means to bypass the password and reset it to something new without losing access to the account.