Windows 10: Can’t get into computer because of pin error and forgotten password

Discus and support Can’t get into computer because of pin error and forgotten password in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I accidentally disabled some windows services and when I restarted the PIN wasn’t working anymore. So I had to use my normal password but I forgot that... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Maarten Hofland, Feb 7, 2024.

  1. MAARTEN HOFLAND
    Maarten Hofland Win User

    Can’t get into computer because of pin error and forgotten password


    I accidentally disabled some windows services and when I restarted the PIN wasn’t working anymore. So I had to use my normal password but I forgot that one. Then I tried to select “forgot password” but then I got the system error: error in stack-bufferI saw some solutionsShift + restart / troubleshooter/ reset pc while holding on to your personal folders which is nice but then I again need to login but I don’t know the password!!! so I am in a loop.Shift restart / troubleshooter / advanced options / system restore, also needs a passwordSo I can’t reset password because of an error but to fix

    :)
     
    Maarten Hofland, Feb 7, 2024
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  2. GUILLAUME .
    Guillaume . Win User

    Forgotten PIN and expired password

    Hi Dyari,

    Thanks for your answer.

    I tried steps of both links:

    • #1: reset PIN code
      • I see no link "reset your PIN"on login page --> I can't reset it
    • #2: change or reset windows password
      • My Windows account is not displayed at all on login page.
      • I am using a local account
    If you have any other suggestion, I would be more than happy to try.

    Regards,

    Guillaume
     
    Guillaume ., Feb 7, 2024
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  3. JACEE
    Jacee Win User
    FORGOTTEN PASSWORD To gain access to Laptop

    This is an old thread, but you could try the steps done here: Forgotten Password!!
     
    Jacee, Feb 7, 2024
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  4. {VITORLIMA}
    {VitorLima} Win User

    Can’t get into computer because of pin error and forgotten password

    Forgotten windows password

    Thanks AYOKANMI for the information, in this case I think the first suggestion really is the most appropriate, please try to follow the step by step to recover your password and try to access again.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-bil...

    tell me if it worked.
     
    {VitorLima}, Feb 7, 2024
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