I remotely locked my computer and now i want to unlock it

Malka Feldman 0 Reputation points
2026-09-16T01:21:58.48+00:00

I remotely locked my computer and now i want to unlock it

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  1. Estrella721 46,025 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-16T01:57:48.6033333+00:00

    Hi,

    I'm sorry to say that if you've locked your device online using 'Find My Device,' there is no direct option to unlock it. This feature is designed as a security measure in case the device is lost.

    The only way to regain access is to reset your computer or perform a clean installation.

    From the sign-in screen.

    Press and hold the Shift button, then click the power icon on your monitor and select Restart while still holding Shift.

    This will take you to the recovery menu.

    Click Troubleshoot > Reset This PC.

    If this doesn't work, you'll need to perform a clean installation of Windows. Let me know if you need the steps.

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    2026-09-16T01:22:10.64+00:00

    There is no unlock function for a Windows device that was remotely locked. The supported way to regain access is to reset the PC or perform a clean installation of Windows.

    A reset can be started from the sign-in screen:

    1. Press and hold Shift.
    2. Select Power > Restart.
    3. In Windows Recovery Environment, select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.

    If personal files are important, try backing them up first from Windows Recovery Environment before resetting:

    1. From the sign-in screen, select Power.
    2. Press and hold Shift, then select Restart.
    3. Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.
    4. Type Notepad.exe and press Enter.
    5. In Notepad, select File > Open.
    6. Use the file dialog to copy files to a USB drive.

    A clean installation removes files, apps, and settings. A reset may offer an option to keep personal files, depending on the reset options available.

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