[FIX] “You Can’t Sign In To Your PC Right Now” In Windows 10/8.1/8

Fix "You can't sign in to your PC right now. Go to account.live.com to fix the problem, or try the last password you used on this PC'' on Windows 10, here.

Kapil Arya
11x Microsoft MVP · Admin
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4. So, you now have to insert the validation code into Enter your security code box and hit Next.

You Can't Sign In To Your PC Right Now In Windows 8 Or Later

5. Last but not least, type in your new password which must be different than your previously used passwords. Confirm it and hit Next.

You Can't Sign In To Your PC Right Now In Windows 8 Or Later

6. Finally, your account logging credentials are made reset. Close the browser and boot your issued system.

You Can't Sign In To Your PC Right Now In Windows 8 Or Later

You can now use new credentials to sign into your PC and this time no error will appear.

You Can't Sign In To Your PC Right Now In Windows 8 Or Later

In case, still if the issue persists:

1. Re-install your operating system in case of Windows desktop editions.

2. Contact device manufacturer, in case you’re using Windows RT.

Hope something helps, Good luck!

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Kapil Arya
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Kapil holds Microsoft MVP title in Windows IT Pro expertise, 11-times in a row (2014-2025). He is 8-times Windows Insider MVP as well, and author of 'Windows Group Policy Troubleshooting' book. In 2015, Microsoft India accomplished him as 'Windows 10 Champion'. Being passionate Windows blogger, he loves to help others on fixing their system issues. Kapil has worked with official Microsoft Community Engagement Team (CET) on several community projects. You can subscribe him for news/updates and fixes for Windows.

17 Comments
Kallie Marais

I never had a windows account. When upgrading from windows 7 I tried to create an account but the system did not want to accept any of my suggestions for a password so I just skipped that step. I never had any use for a windows account or a login password. Now I can not get back in to my computer. Please help.

Kallie

Kapil Arya Author

^^ Try entering the details which your system didn’t accepted when you skipped the step. I guess your system switched you to Microsoft account :)

Steveo

It keeps saying you can’t sign in to your pic right now. Go to account.live.com to fix the problem, or try the last password you see on this pc it’s aggravating cause I only used this laptop once since I got it and can’t now cause this stupid prob anybody know what I can do? I have a nextbook flexx!

Hamlisch Macche

You are all failures

Arceus

Is there any way to remove a microsoft account from your computer (windows 10) using command prompt.

davThor

Bu if I cannot sign in and this is my only PC how the **** do I go to the website ?????? What a stupid idea

Kapil Arya Author

^^ Re-read step 1 :P

Dawn

Changed my password using another device and still can’t sign in on my pc!!

Joel Bramwell

I have revisited Step 1 several times. I have restarted my laptop each time. I still get the same message. Does this not work for Windows 10? At this point my laptop is hijacked!

Kapil Arya Author

^^ Though I haven’t tested personally but I believe it should work on Windows 10 as well.

Nilisha

Hey please help me my pc is not working its showing incorrect password as i have reseted it.. i m soo worried please help

J Taylor

I have windows 8.1 upgraded to 10. Windows did an update and ***** my computer. I had a local sign on after the update my password doesn’t work and all it suggest is going online and changing my account password. THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MY ******* COMPUTER.
I HAVE BEEN USING THE SAME PASSWORD ON THIS COMPUTER FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, I REMEMBER WHAT IT IS AND I HAVE NOT CHANGED IT. ****** HAS TURNED MY COMPTER INTO A USELESS PEICE OF SHIT. THANKS *******!

Trevor Burgan

I have windows 10 on my laptop It done an upgrade and now it is telling me that the pin I have always used is in correct (but its not) I can’t remember the email address I used when I set up the account over 12 months ago. How can I correct this

Kapil Arya Author

^^ Please try the suggestions mentioned here: https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-pin-not-working-in-windows-10 and see if something helps you.

Dolly

I am unable to login in my pc,when login with microsoft outlook account it showing the following errors.
The Group Policy client service Failed the sign in.
the uuniversal unique identifier(UUID) type is not supported.

Sandesh patil

Try the last password you used on this device

srinath

sir i am using win 8 i forgot my win sign in password how can in recover or login to my laptop

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