Windows 10: Can't remember PIN for laptop using windows 10

Discus and support Can't remember PIN for laptop using windows 10 in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I can't sign in to my laptop. Aparently, i changed the PIN but I do not remember what I chg it to. I can give you my old PIN but I don't have access to... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Colette Marie Sutter, Mar 6, 2025.

  1. Can't remember PIN for laptop using windows 10


    I can't sign in to my laptop. Aparently, i changed the PIN but I do not remember what I chg it to. I can give you my old PIN but I don't have access to the email associated nor do I have the same phone number. Please help.

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    Colette Marie Sutter, Mar 6, 2025
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 6, 2025
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  3. Rose Cal Win User
    Windows 10 PIN Sign-in

    Hi Pat,

    It is possible that the PIN set in an earlier build does not work after reinstalling Windows 10. To better assist you, we'd like clarify few things:

    • Which build and version of Windows 10 is installed on your computer?
    • Which build and version of Windows 10 are you using before reinstalling Windows?
    • Have you tried resetting your PIN?
    • Did you get any error messages after you verified the PIN you entered?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
    article
    on how you can reset your PIN.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, Mar 6, 2025
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  4. Can't remember PIN for laptop using windows 10

    Have PIN for Windows 10 but need Windows password

    Hi,

    To set up a PIN on your Windows account, we suggest that you follow the steps below:



    • Type the word pin in the search box and select
      Set up PIN sign-in
      .

    • Under the PIN section, click the
      Add
      button.

    • Enter the password for your user account, then click the
      OK button.

    • Follow the instructions on the screen.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Aileen Alf, Mar 6, 2025
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