How Do I Unlock My Screen on Windows 10?
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You unlock your computer by logging in again (with your NetID and password). Press and hold the Windows logo key on your keyboard (this key should appear next to the Alt key), and then press the L key. Your computer will be locked, and the Windows 10 login screen will be displayed.

How do I unlock my computer screen?

Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to unlock the computer. Type the logon information for the last logged on user, and then click OK. When the Unlock Computer dialog box disappears, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and log on normally.

How do I bypass the lock screen on my computer?

Bypassing a Windows Login Screen Without The Password

  1. While logged into your computer, pull up the Run window by pressing the Windows key + R key. Then, type netplwiz into the field and press OK.
  2. Uncheck the box located next to Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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