My sister gave me her old Latitude 7280 laptop that she got from work, but I've run into a frustrating issue. Whenever the laptop crashes or shuts down unexpectedly, it becomes locked for 2 hours when I turn it back on. I have to continuously tap a key to prevent it from sleeping and resetting the lock timer. Is there a way to disable this lock feature? Any help would be appreciated!
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It sounds like you're dealing with a lockout due to failed sign-ins or repeated shutdowns. When that happens, the laptop usually prevents access for a period of time. You might not be able to disable it entirely, but you can avoid shutdowns by keeping the laptop powered on or using a different log-in method if available. Have you checked if there's a way to adjust power settings to avoid those crashes?
Yeah, the lock screen appears when there are multiple failed login attempts. You basically have to wait it out, but to prevent the crashes, try updating your drivers or checking for any system updates that could help stabilize your laptop. This might reduce the number of times it locks you out.
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