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Here's how to This device is locked by an Administrator in Windows.

If you're receiving the message "This device is locked by an Administrator" in Windows, it means that there are some restrictions set on your device, and you need to have administrative privileges to unlock it. Here are some solutions that can help:

1. Contact your system administrator: If you're using a device that is managed by an organization or a company, you might need to contact the system administrator to get permission to unlock the device.

2. Use an administrator account: If you have an administrator account on your device, you can try logging in with that account to unlock the device.

3. Check Group Policy settings: If the device is locked due to Group Policy settings, you can try resetting the policy settings to default. You can do this by opening the Group Policy Editor and navigating to Computer Configuration - Administrative Templates - All Settings. From there, you can reset the settings to their default values.

4. Run a malware scan: Malware or viruses can sometimes lock your device as part of a cyberattack. Run a malware scan on your device to ensure that there are no malicious programs installed.

5. Use Safe Mode: You can try booting your device into Safe Mode and see if the device is still locked. If it's not, it could indicate that a third-party program or driver is causing the issue.

If none of these solutions work, you might need to perform a system restore or a clean installation of Windows to remove any restrictions and regain access to the device.