How to fix Windows 10 login issues
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How to fix Windows 10 login issues, Although Windows 10 is by far one of the most commonly used operating systems, there are still many problems. One of these problems is the fact that users cannot log in to Windows 10 at all. This is a serious error because it prevents you from using the device.
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Fix Windows 10 login issues
Directly using reports from the Windows 10 user group, we were able to outline common problems related to logging into the system. If you encounter something similar to the following, please be sure to read our article and find a solution.
- Windows 10 can’t sign in to your account.
- Windows 10 won’t log in to your computer.
- Windows 10 can’t log in with a Microsoft account.
- Windows 10 can’t log in with my password.
- Windows 10 can’t log in after an update.
- Windows 10 can’t get to the login screen.
It is important to note that these are only some of the problems that may occur when logging in to the Windows 10 system.
Restart your computer
The first thing you should try now is to restart your computer. If you can get to the login screen, click the power icon in the lower right corner of the screen and select “Restart“. This will restart the computer and help you verify that the problem persists.
Otherwise, use the physical “reset” button on the PC. If this button is not available, press the “Power” button to turn on the PC.
Run startup repair tool
Many users report that just running the startup repair tool can help them restore their Windows 10 login. Anyone can use the tool; however, it requires some additional steps compared to regular Windows troubleshooting procedures.
We are here to help you. Please follow the steps outlined below to run the repair tool.
- Turn off your device, then press the power button to turn it back on. As soon as you see that Windows 10 is starting, hold the power button until your device shuts down again. Repeat this process until you enter winRE.
- When in the winRE interface, you should see the “Choose an option” page.
- Navigate through Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Automatic repair. It may also be listed as “Startup repair”
- Wait for the process to finish and try to log into your Windows 10 system again.
Start the computer in safe mode
Many Windows 10 users have reported that the device should be started in safe mode before solving this problem.
- Turn off your device, then press the power button to turn it back on. As soon as you see that Windows 10 is starting, hold the power button until your device shuts down again. Repeat this process until you enter winRE.
- When in the winRE interface, you should see the “Choose an option” page.
- Navigate through Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
- Your device should automatically restart itself. The next time it boots up, you’ll see a list of options. Choose option 5 from the list for Safe Mode.
Create a new user account
Sometimes creating a new account may help you resolve login issues. In this case, please transfer the files to the newly created account, and then use Windows 10.
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode. The steps are described in Method 3.
- Click on the Start menu and choose “Settings” You can alternatively use the Windows + I keyboard shortcut as well.
- Click on the “Accounts” tile.
- Switch to the “Family & other users” tab using the panel navigation on the left side.
- Scroll down and click on the “Add someone else to this PC” button. The fastest way to create a new user for yourself is offline – we’ll be using this method to create the account.
- Instead of signing in to a Microsoft account, click on the “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” link.
- Next, click on the “Add a user without a Microsoft account” link.
- Type in a username and optionally add a password, then click Next. You should immediately see the new user created, which you can use now.
Disable fast startup
Some users reported that they had trouble logging in to their computer while enabling fast startup. Fortunately, you can easily disable this option. As long as you can boot into safe mode, you can access system-related settings.
Even if you usually cannot log in to the device, you can follow the steps below to disable fast startup on Windows 10.
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode. The steps are described in Method 3.
- Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard. This is going to bring up the Run utility.
- Type in “control” and click on the OK button. This is going to launch the classic Control Panel application.
- Make sure that your view mode is set to either “Small icons” or “Large icons” This will list all of the Control Panel items on one page.
- Click on “Power Options”
- Click on the “Choose what the power buttons do” link from the left-side panel.
- Click on the “Change settings that are currently unavailable” link. You may be prompted to enter administrator credentials.
- Uncheck the “Turn on fast startup (recommended)” option and click Save changes. You can try and restart your computer normally to see if the login works now.
Make sure Windows 10 is updated
All you can try is to upgrade to the latest Windows 10 version. This can fix known bugs, bring you unique and exciting features, patch security holes, and more.
This is how to update Windows 10.
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode. The steps are described in Method 3.
- Click on the Start menu and choose “Settings” You can alternatively use the Windows + I keyboard shortcut as well.
- Click on the “Update & security” tile.
- Make sure to stay on the default “Windows Update” tab.
- Click on the “Check for updates” button. When an update is found, click on the “Install” button and wait for Windows 10 to download and apply the update.
Run System File Checker
By default, System File Checker is a tool provided in Windows 10. This is also called “SFC scan“, and it is the fastest way to automatically repair damaged system files and other problems.
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode. The steps are described in Method 3.
- Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard. This is going to bring up the Run utility.
- Type in “cmd” and press the Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys on your keyboard. By doing so, you’re launching the Command Prompt with administrative permissions.
- If prompted, click Yes to allow the Command Prompt to make changes on your device.
- Once in the Command Prompt, type in the following command and press Enter to execute it:
sfc /scannow - Wait for the SFC scan to finish scanning your computer and repairing corrupt files. This may take a long time; ensure that you don’t close the Command Prompt or shut your computer down.
- Restart your device after the scan is complete.
Run the DISM command
Similar to the system file checker, DISM is a command used to repair Windows 10 images. By running the image, you may be able to restore the problem that caused the calculator problem.
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode. The steps are described in Method 3.
- Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard. This is going to bring up the Run utility.
- Type in “cmd” and press the Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys on your keyboard. By doing so, you’re launching the Command Prompt with administrative permissions.
- If prompted, click Yes to allow the Command Prompt to make changes on your device.
- Once in the Command Prompt, type in the following two commands and press Enter after reach one to execute it:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup,Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth - Wait for the commands to finish running and restart your computer.
We hope this article is helpful for restoring Windows 10 system and logging in to your account.
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