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Can’t Log Into Windows 10? Quick Fix & Main Reasons

Quickly fix sign in errors on Windows 10 with our quick guide

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows 10 has its share of issues, and one of the more troubling issues that users have reported is the inability to log in to Windows 10. This sounds like a big problem, but there are a few things you can do to fix it.

Not being able to log in to Windows 10 can be one of the worst problems that PC users can face. You can’t access your files or applications, and not being able to use Windows 10 can cause major problems especially if you use Windows 10 regularly for work or school projects.

Why can’t I log into my computer on Windows 10?

First of all, make sure that you do not have Capslock enabled or are using another language. Also, one other common reason is lack of internet connection, so make sure to also verify it.

What are the different error variations?

What can I do if I can’t get past the login screen on Windows 10?

1. Check your keyboard

Make sure that if you’re using a localized keyboard you’re entering the correct password. Sometimes with localized keyboards, key placement might be a bit different so keep that in mind.

Sometimes special characters or numbers in some rare cases can be assigned to different keys when you use a localized keyboard, so that might be preventing you from accessing Windows 10.

If you still have trouble logging in to Windows 10, you can always try using a different keyboard especially if your current keyboard has a different letter placement. So if you have a spare keyboard try connecting it to your computer and using it to log in to Windows 10.

This solution sounds simple, but it has been confirmed that it works by many users so make sure that you give it a try.

2. Make sure you’re connected to the internet

If you recently change your Microsoft Account password in the web browser, there’s a chance your computer hasn’t ‘registered’ it yet.

So, before moving on, make sure your computer is connected to the internet. This will allow your PC ‘to’ register the new password, and you’ll be able to log in to your PC again.

If you’re already connected to the internet, move on to the next solution from down below.

In case you cannot log in because of your password, it is important to know that you can solve it by using a specificpassword recovery tool.

Password recovery software is easy-to-use tools that can recover both local and domain admin account passwords. The best ones available are compatible with multiple file types and besides recovering, they can also safely store your passwords.

3. Run the PC in the Safe Mode

If you’re still unable tolog into your PC, the only thing you should do next is to enter Safe Mode. The Safe Mode does wonders in cases like this.

Not only that it’ll help us get your computer up and running, but it’ll also help us with determining the cause of the problem and solving it. Running your computer in Safe Mode will also be required for some of the solutions below. So, keep that in mind.

That’s all, now that we’re in Safe Mode, we can move on to finding and solving our problem.

4. Use the Local Account

5. Install Windows Updates

Sure, Windows updates are known for causing and solving various problems. It’s like an infinite loop. But in this case, you shouldn’t be worried about the actual content of the update.

To install any Windows update, you need to restart your computer to apply changes. And that’s where things can get nasty. It’s more than likely for the update you just installed to disrupt your booting process.

6. Perform System Restore

If something inside your system got corrupt, System Restore is a tool that might come in handy.

7. Scan for viruses

There’s also a chance you’ve picked up a virus somewhere, and it’s blocking you from logging into your PC. So, boot in Safe Mode, and perform a deep virus scan.

If there are any threats, your antivirus program will remove them, and hopefully, you’ll be able to log in to your computer normally again.

Not everybody has an antivirus program. If you’re in this situation and you’re looking for the best option for Windows 10, consider anantivirus with multiple scanning engines.

8. Run the SFC scan

The SFC scanner is a handy tool used for dealing with various system-related problems. As there’s a chance our problem lies deep in the system, the SFC scan could prove as useful.

In some cases,scannowcan cause you some trouble and you won’t be able to properly run the command because the process stops. In that case, you will have to start by fixing thisscannow stops on Windows 10error and try again.

9. Reset Windows

And finally, if none of the solutions above proved to be useful in solving our login problem, we’ll have to raise the white flag and reinstall your operating system.

We hope that these solutions have helped you to log in to Windows 10, but if you still have this issue we have already covered what to do if you areunable to log in with a Microsoft accountand what to do ifWindows 10 freezes at the loginsection.

If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to reach out in the comments section below.

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Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.