Purdue Fort Wayne- PC is locked by another user

Summary

The steps necessary to use a PC that has been locked from a previous user.

Body

Overview

The steps necessary to use a PC that has been locked from a previous user. 

Instructions

If the PC is locked due to the previous user failing to log off, follow these steps:

  1. Press and hold the power button for at least 8 seconds to power off the computer.
  2. Press the power button again to turn the computer back on.

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Details

Details

Article ID: 743
Created
Tue 5/21/24 11:36 AM
Modified
Mon 6/24/24 2:06 PM

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