Symptoms may vary, but the most common issue users report is a Microsoft account locked error.
A Microsoft account is a user account for all Microsoft services.
Microsoft accounts are used to store personal information, such as passwords, Microsoft points, and credit card information.
Microsoft accounts are also used to store personal information such as contacts, calendars, and email accounts.
- Microsoft can’t access the necessary files to run Windows or Windows updates.
- A registry cleaner can be a great help when facing this type of error.
- A dedicated third-party tool can also help eliminate the error.
Run the Repair Browser Service
- 1. Open Run by pressing the Windows key + R key.
- Then enter services.msc in the Run box and press Enter.
2. Double-click the MS Search service to open its properties. - Click the Stop button to stop the service.
- Next, click the Apply and OK buttons.
- Restart Windows after closing the Services window.
- Then open the Run box again.
- Enter services.msc and press Enter.
- Double-click the Search Indexer service to open its properties.
- Click the Stop button to stop the service.
- Next, click the Apply and OK buttons.
- Restart Windows after closing the Services window.
Reset Microsoft Edge
- Launch Microsoft Edge and try opening the page that you were trying to access
- Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard -> click on the Settings icon -> select More actions tab
- Choose Reset from the menu
- Click Reset to confirm
Check the Microsoft Edge’s compatibility mode
- Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features
- Find Microsoft Edge in the list
- Select the Advanced Options menu
- Under Compatibility, check Run this program in compatibility mode for: select Windows 7
- Click Apply
Use Group Policy Editor
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Go to Start > type GPEDIT.MSC > hit Enter
Now, open Local Group Policy Editor > double-click on Security Options.
Navigate to Restricted Groups > click Add. - In the Add Restricted Group box, type Authenticated Users > click OK.
- Return to Restricted Groups > select Authenticated Users > click Remove.
- Open Registry Editor > go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > RestrictionPolicy >
- Delete the Authenticated Users key.
- Open Registry Editor > go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Security
- Delete the Allow Authenticated Users to Seize the Keyboard key.