Windows 10: Did a fresh start, now can't use my pin

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  1. Did a fresh start, now can't use my pin


    Did a fresh start and now my pin is unavailable?

    :)
     
    John R.Scanlan, Apr 22, 2023
    #1

  2. PIN at start up

    Hi Scott,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps how to Change PIN password:

    • In the search box, type settings.
    • Then Click on accounts.
    • Then on the left hand side click on sign in options.
    • Then you can Select Change PIN password and remove the pin.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Apr 22, 2023
    #2
  3. How to pin shortcut to start menu.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per the description, I understand that you would like to know how to pin short cut to start menu.

    I would suggest you to refer to the article given below if you are using Windows 7.

    Pin a program to the Start menu

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Pin-a-program-to-the-Start-menu

    And if you are using Windows 10 then I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

    Pin apps to Start

    Pin the apps you use most often to the Start menu. Here's how:

    • Go to Start > All Apps.
    • Press and hold (or right-click) an app.
    • Select Pin to Start.




    Hope this helps. Please let us know the results. We will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Mayank Gupta10, Apr 22, 2023
    #3
  4. Arun B J Win User

    Did a fresh start, now can't use my pin

    Windows 10 Pin HTML file to Start Menu

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    You can pin the website to Start

    • Open the web site and click on (…)
    • Click on pin to start


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Apr 22, 2023
    #4
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