Why is my Windows account locked out?

If Account lockout threshold is configured, after the specified number of failed attempts, the account will be locked out. If the Account lockout duration is set to 0, the account will remain locked until an administrator unlocks it manually. It is advisable to set Account lockout duration to approximately 15 minutes.
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Why was my Microsoft account locked for no reason?

To help protect your account from fraud or abuse, Microsoft temporarily locks accounts when unusual activity is noticed. To unlock your account, sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions to get a security code.
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How long is a Windows account locked out for?

The account lockout duration value will be set to 30 minutes by default once you set the value of Account lockout duration. You can change the value of Account Lockout Duration between 0~99999 minutes. If the value is 0, the account will remain locked out until an administrator unlocks it manually.
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How do you unlock a locked Microsoft account?

Go to https://account.microsoft.com and sign in to your locked account.
  1. Enter a phone number to request a security code be sent to you via text message. ...
  2. After the text arrives, enter the security code into the web page.
  3. Change your password to complete the unlocking process.
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How do you fix the referenced account is currently locked out Windows 10?

  1. Methods To Fix The Referenced Account Is Currently Locked Out.
  2. Simply Wait For 30 Minutes.
  3. Update Local Group Policy Editor.
  4. Set the account password never to expire.
  5. Editing Local Security Settings.
  6. Change Time And Date Settings From BIOS.
  7. Check your DNS settings.
  8. Change the Account Lockout Threshold Policy.
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How do I fix account lockout problem?

How to Resolve Account Lockouts
  1. Run the installer file to install the tool.
  2. Go to the installation directory and run the 'LockoutStatus.exe' to launch the tool.
  3. Go to 'File > Select Target…' ...
  4. Go through the details presented on screen. ...
  5. Go to the concerned DC and review the Windows security event log.
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How do you fix the referenced account is currently locked out and may not be logged on to?

Open Account Policy and select Account Lockout Policy. Double-click on the Account lockout threshold policy (on the right) to open Settings configuration window. To disable account lockout, replace the existing value with 0 and click Apply to save the changes. Then press OK and close the Local Security Policy window.
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How do I unlock my Microsoft account on my laptop?

To gain access to a locked Microsoft account:
  1. Login at account.microsoft.com.
  2. Follow the prompts to get a security code sent to your mobile device.
  3. Enter the security code into the webpage prompt.
  4. Reset your password.
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Why is my Microsoft account not working?

First, try the easiest thing: if you remember your password but it isn't working, make sure that Caps Lock is turned off, and that your email address is spelled correctly, and then try again. If your password still isn't working, it's time to reset your password.
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How many login attempts Does Windows 10 allow?

If a user enters an incorrect password for all five attempts, your account will lock for five minutes before it automatically unlocks. Depending on how long you want your account to lock, you can choose a value between one and 99,999 minutes.
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How do I bypass a password on Windows 10 when its locked?

Reset your Windows 10 password
  1. Hold down the Shift key while you click on the Power button in the bottom-right corner of the Windows login screen and select Restart.
  2. When you see the Choose an option screen, click on Troubleshoot, then Reset this PC.
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What is unusual activity on Microsoft account?

If you get an email about unusual activity on your Microsoft account, or if you're worried that someone else might have used your account, go to the Recent activity page. You'll see when your Microsoft account was signed in during the last 30 days, along with any device or app-specific info.
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Why can't I log into my Windows laptop?

Check your password

Make sure Caps Lock is off. Check that you're entering the right information: a password in the Password field or a PIN in the PIN field. If you're using a Microsoft account, you can switch between entering a PIN and a password by selecting Sign-in options.
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Why won't my computer let me type in my password?

1] Check for a lock button on the keyboard or laptop

Some keyboards offer a lock button that could disable the keyboard input. On laptops, there is usually a button in the side or top corner. If you turn it off, the keyboard input should start working, and you can see the inputs in the password box.
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Does Microsoft lock your computer?

To prevent further issues, users should immediately contact 'Microsoft Technicians' via a telephone number ("1-800-745-9386") provided. They will then supposedly receive help in resolving these issues. In fact, "Microsoft Has Blocked The Computer" error is fake - a scam that has nothing to do with Microsoft.
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How do you fix the referenced account is currently locked out and may not be logged on to error on Windows 7?

Click the Users folder in the left pane of Local Users and Groups snap-in. Next, right-click on your locked account in the middle pane and then select Properties. Under the General tab, uncheck the option labelled Account is locked out, and then click Apply to unlock your account. That's it!
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How do I unlock a locked Windows 7?

Insert the CD or USB stick into your locked computer and let your computer boot from it. After a while the bootdisk will launch the Reset Windows Password utility, which shows all user accounts existing in your computer. Choose the user account which is locked out, then click Reset Password button.
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What is account lockout?

The account lockout policy “locks” the user's account after a defined number of failed password attempts. The account lockout prevents the user from logging onto the network for a period of time even if the correct password is entered.
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What is account lockout policy?

The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts that will cause a user account to be locked. A locked account cannot be used until you reset it or until the number of minutes specified by the Account lockout duration policy setting expires.
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What is the error code 0xc0000234?

0xc0000234 - The user account has been automatically locked because too many invalid logon attempts or password change attempts have been requested.
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Is Microsoft account security alert real?

If you get an email from Microsoft account team and the email address domain is @accountprotection.microsoft.com, it is safe to trust the message and open it. Microsoft uses this domain to send email notifications about your Microsoft account.
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How do I know if my Microsoft security alert is real?

There are no alert tones, flashing fonts or threats as to what could happen if you don't take immediate action. Any such language is a clear indicator that a message is fake. Another way to confirm a message's authenticity is to check the message's context against the settings within the Windows operating system.
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What is Microsoft Security warning?

What is Microsoft Security Alert? "Microsoft Security Alert" is a fake error similar to Suspicious Connection, Firewall Breach Detected, Your Computer Is In Blocked State, and many others.
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How do I unlock my Microsoft account without a phone number?

Hope this will help you verify your Microsoft Account.
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  1. Go to https://account.live.com/ResetPassword.aspx to recover your account and reset your password.
  2. Enter the email address of your blocked account and the characters you see on the screen and select Next.
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