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0xc000006A Account Error: How to Quickly Fix It
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Updated onFebruary 23, 2024
updated onFebruary 23, 2024
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Many readers recently reported seeing0xc000006ain the Event Viewer of Windows Server. Whenchecking the error logs, the issue appears as Event ID 4776, and the description reads,The computer attempted to validate the credentials for an account, followed by the critical details.
The error appears when trying to log into an account with the correct username but an incorrect password. The 0xc000006A failure reason is listed as, unknown username or bad password.
Before we move to the slightly complex solutions, try restarting the affected device and then reattempt to log in. Also, check if the account expired or if any passwords changed recently.
How do I fix 0xC000006A?
1. Use PowerShell to run a few commands
The commands here enable the Verbose Netlogon Login for Domain Controller. This will create anetlogon.logfile that will list the instances of failed sign-in attempts and help users identify the problematic device on the domain.
After you have identified the one, take the necessary actions to fix the0xc000006Aaccount lockout error.
2. Download Account Lockout and Management Tools
Account Lockout and Management Tools are another quick way to identify the problematic device on the domain and take the necessary corrective action. And since the download is offered directly from Microsoft, you need not be concerned about security and privacy.
3. Disable mapped network drives
4. Clear the browser cache
That’s it! If none of the previous solutions worked, it could be the stored browser cache to blame for the problem. Also, if you have another application that stores login credentials to the cache,uninstall the applicationto fix the0xc000006Aerror.
Before you leave, do check thebest data backup tools for Windows Serverto be able to retrieve the data when locked out of the PC.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
More about the topics:sign-in issues,user accounts
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
