'Can't Log In to Windows Account' Issue

Logging into Windows is usually a simple task, but it may sometimes end up in failure. This may be owed to various bugs, misbehaving software, or issues caused by 3rd-party applications. Of course, being unable to login to your Windows and Microsoft account can be a major nuisance since you may be unable to access important software, settings, emails and more. To try and resolve the issue, you should try troubleshooting the 'Can't Log In to Windows Account' issue by following the tips below:

Check Your Internet Connection

On rare occasions, your computer might not have your latest account password saved locally – this may occur if you changed recently it and you lost internet connection before it was saved. Because of this, you may be unable to login successfully – check if your Internet is up and consider connecting to WiFi or even using your mobile data to complete the login.

Restart Your Computer

If you cannot be certain of the exact cause of the issue, it might be worthwhile to try and reboot your computer. This might solve plenty of common computer issues in a matter of minutes.

Use the On-screen Keyboard

If you cannot enter your login credentials because of a faulty keyboard, you will be glad to hear that Windows grants you access to a virtual keyboard, which can be operated via your mouse. Once you reach the login screen, select the 'Ease of access' icon found on the bottom-right corner and then click on 'On-Screen Keyboard.'

Run System Restore

System Restore is meant to revert recent changes to your Windows settings and it might fix the 'Can't Log In to Window Account' issue.

Reset Windows

This is a litlle too extreme, but it might be the correct thing to do if all other techniques have failed you. Resetting Windows does not require the deletion of your files, so you will be able to preserve your data and installed applications. However, it will reset your settings back to their default state. If you are unable to login to Windows, you will need to boot into 'Safe Mode' and then look for the 'Update & Security' menu in the 'Settings' panel. From there, choose 'Recovery' and then the 'Get Started' button underneath 'Reset this PC.'