How to unlock a computer locked by Microsoft Find My Device

The Find My Device feature is useful, especially if you want to protect your laptop from theft, but how do you unlock your device after using the Microsoft Find My Device feature?

This can be a problem since you will be stuck on the lock screen, however, there are several solutions you can try.

How to work on Windows 11?

This feature allows you to track your device remotely if it is stolen. In addition to tracking, you can also lock your PC remotely to protect your data.

When you lock your computer, tracking will be enabled, all users will be logged out, and local users will not be able to log in. Only authorized users and administrators with appropriate permissions can access locked devices.

How to unlock a device locked by Find My Device?

1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet and use password

1. to ensure you have a stable Internet connection.
2. Use Windows Hello to unlock it (if enabled).
3. If not, click Login options.
   
4. Select the password option and enter your password. Alternatively, you can use your PIN.

2. Change Microsoft Password

1. On a working computer, go to the "Microsoft Account" page.
2. Click Change Password.
   
3. Enter your current password and your new password.
   
4. Use the same account information to log in to the locked computer.

Keep in mind that this method only works if you use the same Microsoft account on both devices.

3. Use password removal software

1. Download a reliable password recovery tool.
2. Create bootable media.
3. Boot your locked PC from the bootable media and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the password.

To complete this step, you may need to convert your Microsoft account to a local account.

4. Reset Windows 11

1. Optional: Create a bootable Windows 11 drive. You can also create a bootable Windows 11 drive on Android.
2. If the boot media is ready, connect it to your computer.
3. Restart your PC multiple times to access recovery mode.
4. Navigate to Troubleshoot and select Reset this PC.
   
5. Select Keep my files.
   
6. If you have a USB drive ready, select Local Reinstall. If not, choose cloud download.
   
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

For more information on how to do this, we recommend reading our guide on how to factory reset Windows 11 without logging in.

Additional security measures to unlock your device

Enable device encryption

1. Open the Settings app. Navigate to Privacy & Security and select Device Encryption.
2. EnableDevice Encryption.
   
3. Do not shut down the PC and wait for the process to complete.

BitLocker Drive Encryption or Device Encryption

Both methods provide the same type of encryption, so they are equally secure. However, there are some differences:

• Drive encryption is enabled by default on compatible devices with a TPM and a Microsoft account to store keys online.
• Unlike BitLocker, this feature works on all versions of Windows, including the Windows Home version.
• It encrypts your entire drive, you cannot select which drive to encrypt.
• BitLocker provides advanced configuration, the ability to select individual drives to encrypt, and allows you to store recovery keys in different locations, including locally.
• BitLocker also works without TPM.

While both methods offer the same protection, Drive Encryption is more suitable for less experienced users, while BitLocker is a better option for users who require more configuration.

MEID/Serial Number for Fully Managed Devices

This provides the highest level of protection as your device is fully managed by an administrator, however this feature is only available to enterprise users.

As you can see, it's not always easy to unlock your PC when it's locked by Find My Device Microsoft. In most cases, you will need to use an administrator account.

While this is a great feature that can help you retrieve your laptop, you should be careful not to lock yourself out. Speaking of which, we have an excellent guide on how to lock down Windows 11, so don’t miss it for more information.

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