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I tried to sign in to 24hourcampfire.com on my laptop and could not type it into my browser bar.instead of 24 it would show www.234
I run an update check and shut my laptop off and turned it back on and now it won’t let me sign in to the laptop again.
I can’t reset the password as it won’t accept certain numbers and letters using either phone or email verifications.

What in the hell is the problem and how do I sign into my computer?

It was working fine today until it just stopped working fine

Reread ur post. Try booting in safe mode, clear browser history then run a virus check. I’m not an expert.

Originally Posted by lima1seven

Reread ur post. Try booting in safe mode, clear browser history then run a virus check. I’m not an expert.

How can I restart in safe mode when I cannot even sign into my computer ?

Clear the cookies….

If it’s more than 30 months old, I’d throw it in the ditch and buy a new one.

If you’re dead set on troubleshooting, PM Wabigoon for Happy Camper’s numbers.

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

How do I clear the cookies when I can’t sign on to the laptop to clear the cookies or to do anything?

Originally Posted by bcraig

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

How do I clear the cookies when I can’t sign on to the laptop to clear the cookies or to do anything?

You have to sign in in stealth mode. Press the power button and control alt and the s,t,e,a,l,t and h keys all at the same time.

Fug that - I have Apple on speed dial.....

Originally Posted by PaulBarnard

Originally Posted by bcraig

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

Originally Posted by BigDave39355

Clear the cookies….

How do I clear the cookies when I can’t sign on to the laptop to clear the cookies or to do anything?

You have to sign in in stealth mode. Press the power button and control alt and the s,t,e,a,l,t and h keys all at the same time.

I prefer uberawesome mode.

Originally Posted by PaulBarnard

You have to sign in in stealth mode. Press the power button and control alt and the s,t,e,a,l,t and h keys all at the same time.

Damn! The guy asked for help with a real problem. You might need to access the web on a phone or friends computer for further details.

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Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem doesn't happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren't causing the issue. Observing Windows in safe mode enables you to narrow down the source of a problem, and can help you troubleshoot problems on your PC.

There are two versions of safe mode: Safe Mode and Safe Mode with Networking. Safe Mode with Networking adds the network drivers and services you'll need to access the internet and other computers on your network.

Select from the following sections to find out how to start your PC in safe mode from Settings, from the sign-in screen, or from a black or blank screen.

Win 11 from sign in screen

When you can’t open Settings to get into safe mode, restart your device from the Windows sign-in screen.

On the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key while you select Power > Restart .

After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be asked to enter your BitLocker recovery key.

Win 11 from blank screen

Note: If you’ve encrypted your device, you’ll need your BitLocker key to start in safe mode.

Before you enter safe mode, you need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment (winRE). To do this, you will repeatedly turn your device off, then on:

Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.

Press the power button again to turn on your device.

On the first sign that Windows has started (for example, some devices show the manufacturer’s logo when restarting) hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.

Press the power button again to turn on your device.

When Windows restarts, hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.

Install linux.

Originally Posted by bcraig

I tried to sign in to 24hourcampfire.com on my laptop and could not type it into my browser bar.instead of 24 it would show www.234
I run an update check and shut my laptop off and turned it back on and now it won’t let me sign in to the laptop again.
I can’t reset the password as it won’t accept certain numbers and letters using either phone or email verifications.

What in the hell is the problem and how do I sign into my computer?

It was working fine today until it just stopped working fine

Sounds to me like your laptop's keyboard took a dump. I had to replace my laptop's keyboard last year. Several of the keys stopped working. Some of the keys would generate weird output like double characters, etc.

Dang computers need a FETB button - fix everything that's broken. I haven't run into this one but I've had my share of problems. It can be a bitch for a non-techy like me.

Plug in an usb keyboard.

or

Reboot the machine. Click on the screen to get the log in box to display. Lower right is a few icons. The one with arrows at right angles, click on that, select on screen keyboard. Good luck.

My computer is a laptop. I set it off to one side and use a wireless keyboard and mouse along with a 22" monitor. I now have an ipad and don't even need the portability of a laptop any more.

If it isn't a hardware issue, your operating system has taken a dump, probably. If using a second keyboard doesn't fix it, you are a candidate for becoming a Linux convert.

Swifty52 might be able to help you; he's a genuine expert.

Originally Posted by 12344magRockyRaab

Install linux.

FIFY

Originally Posted by RockyRaab

If it isn't a hardware issue, your operating system has taken a dump, probably. If using a second keyboard doesn't fix it, you are a candidate for becoming a Linux convert.

See?!

Originally Posted by BFaucett

Sounds to me like your laptop's keyboard took a dump. I had to replace my laptop's keyboard last year. Several of the keys stopped working. Some of the keys would generate weird output like double characters, etc.

On a serious note, this is what I'd look into first. One possible way to check, is to see if you can get into the BIOS and use the keyboard and mouse (at least to some extent). This isolates you from your OS, so no need to worry about viruses etc... You don't mention which laptop you're using, so we can't tell you how to get into your BIOS. But a quick web search should tell you. Typically the F2 key is used, but YMMV. WARNING:DO NOT SAVE ANY CHANGES ON EXIT!!!

Somewhat apropos, just yesterday I had to reboot, as my wireless trackball was randomly "clicking". Weird Computer Stuff happens...

Originally Posted by bcraig

I tried to sign in to 24hourcampfire.com on my laptop and could not type it into my browser bar.instead of 24 it would show www.234
I run an update check and shut my laptop off and turned it back on and now it won’t let me sign in to the laptop again.
I can’t reset the password as it won’t accept certain numbers and letters using either phone or email verifications.

What in the hell is the problem and how do I sign into my computer?

It was working fine today until it just stopped working fine

Sounds like a corrupted key board driver.

If wired keyboard unplug from the back and reboot. Once rebooted (log in screen) plug the keyboard back in. It should be seen as a new device and Windows will reinstall the driver and state device is ready in the lower right corner.
Wireless check the keyboard battery then unplug the wireless dongle. Reboot and plug in the dongle and windows should reinstall the driver.

Swifty, he said it's a laptop.

Haha, I never use the laptop keyboard always used a wireless. Wireless mouse and keyboards are so much better. Fact is that it still sounds like a corrupted driver since it boots normally.
If he can get into the thing he can go to the device settings delete the driver then hit reinstall driver which will do the same thing as above.
If he can’t get a different keyboard then his only option would be a boot disc which would allow the repair by going back to windows restore point option.
2nd option is worse, wipe it out and reinstall. This is why I say to have a back up on a removable drive makes repair much easier.

Here I am with Rock Chuck. Fugg the laptop and go to the iPad. 😁

bcraig, you may need to buy or borrow a separate keyboard, either wired or wireless. Plug it into a USB port and try to boot the laptop. If it works and you can log in, then try the driver replacement Swifty described. If that's beyond your skill level, take it to a shop. Or to a teenager.

Here’s a curve ball. Shut down the computer turn it over and remove the battery. Then plug it in with only ac power and the battery out then reboot. Try the keyboard if it works you have a bad battery that can cause said issues.

apparently someone at Microsoft woke up and I was able to reset password and log on
AFTER wasting all day waiting on them to recognize my changes.

Thank's for the help guy's

Just one more of millions of examples proving you don't own that computer; Microsoft does.