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

Discus and support AFTER UPDATE- LOGIN REQUIRES PIN. I USE A PASSWORD - LOCKED OUT OF MY LAPTOP in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; 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... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Mitch Girardin, May 11, 2023.

  1. MITCH GIRARDIN
    Mitch Girardin Win User

    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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    Mitch Girardin, May 11, 2023
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  2. NALEO_OZ
    naleo_oz Win User

    Windows 10 Require password to login, but allow PIN to unlock locked workstation

    Hi Everyone,

    Is there a method to require a password on login, but then allow PIN to unlock a locked workstation?

    The problem is that when users always use their PIN, they forget their password. If they are subsequently required to login to another workstation, or their password expires, they cannot reset or renew the password.

    In our environment, we require and enforce complex passwords. Workstations also lock after 10 mins of activity. For some users, continually entering a 'complex' password is a hassle and a constant source of complaint. As a result PIN's were enabled ....
    but now the number of service requests for 'forgotten password' have spiked.

    One solution would be to require users to enter their password on login, but allow a PIN to unlock the screen.

    Does anyone know if there is a method to achieve this?

    Paul
     
    naleo_oz, May 11, 2023
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  3. MARAMPATA
    Marampata Win User
    new requirement: lock screen password or pin

    Thanks. I was able to get in with new password once internet connection was established. I have n idea why password was newly required for lock screen, but I intend to change back to no password or pin needed for login since the computer is inside my
    home.
     
    Marampata, May 11, 2023
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  4. DYAN REY
    Dyan Rey Win User

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

    Microsoft Account PIN and password

    We appreciate the screenshot that you provided. to start troubleshooting the issue with you logins, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how login pin goes back to password:

    • Click Start menu and go to Settings.
    • In Settings, click the Accounts icon.
    • Click on Sign-in options.
    • Change both your password and pin one by one.
    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Dyan Rey, May 11, 2023
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