Windows 10: AFTER UPDATE- LOGIN REQUIRES PIN. I USE A PASSWORD - LOCKED OUT OF MY LAPTOP

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    AFTER UPDATE- LOGIN REQUIRES PIN. I USE A PASSWORD - LOCKED OUT OF MY LAPTOP


    Hello. I have the same issue with a different situation. I have Windows 11. My Dell laptop was turned on a couple of days ago and an windows update immediately started. Was not concerned until I finally went to login and a pin was requested instead of a password. I have never used the pin option only the password. So I clicked that I I don't know my pin. Well a code was sent to an email I no longer have. So needless to say I could not get the code. So I went to my Microsoft account online and changed my settings so that I would receive the info to my cell but it says I have to wait 30 days. Th

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