Windows 10: Don’t know PIN cannot login

Discus and support Don’t know PIN cannot login in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi I always login with the account password in My office laptop but today, as soon as I opened it it requested the pin# and there was no other way to... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Cecil111, Jan 25, 2021.

  1. Cecil111 Win User

    Don’t know PIN cannot login


    Hi

    I always login with the account password in My office laptop but today, as soon as I opened it it requested the pin# and there was no other way to login.
    I don’t know why it doesnt show <I forgot the pin #> in order to reset it. I have lot of work to do.. plz help~

    :)
     
    Cecil111, Jan 25, 2021
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  2. OSK PIN login on non-touch device

    Hello,

    I suggest you to create a PIN for your device and try the on screen keyboard to login to the same.

    You may follow the steps below to create PIN protection for your device.


    • Go to Settings and select account.

    • Click on sign in option and Go to PIN option.

    • Now click on Add and set PIN for login.

    You can use the same PIN to login to your device using the on screen Keyboard from ease of access option and verify the result.

    Please get back to us with updated status. We will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Jan 25, 2021
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  3. Unable to login using The login PIN

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the pin and check fi it helps.

    • In the login page next to “PIN password option”.
    • You will find “Other sign in options”, click on it will prompt you for regular password.
    • Enter regular password and login to the computer.
    • I suggest you to click on the Start Menu
      and select settings.
    • Now select Accounts.
    • Next select the tab Sign-in option.
    • Under the “PIN tab” click on “ADD” option.
    • It will prompt you for current pin password and new password, please provide
      new password then apply the changes, restart
      the computer and check if it works.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Jan 25, 2021
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  4. Don’t know PIN cannot login

    Pin Login not available and can't change or remove my pin

    Hi Saschavan,

    To help you disable your PIN login, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Go to this location: Settings/Accounts/Sign-in options
    • Check the PIN options and click the I forget my PIN available to click?
    • Enter your password, it will prompt you to enter a new PIN.
    • Click Cancel and your PIN should be disable upon reboot.

    Let us know the result to help you further.
     
    Dennis Mop, Jan 25, 2021
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