Windows 10: Entering Pin to access computer

Over the past 2 days it says there is a problem with my pin - when i try to change or set up pin Microsoft tells me there was a problem and could not set up. Causes problems every time I try to log onto my laptop.

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Can't enter PIN for Headset

I'm grateful for your replies. I obviously haven't done a good job of explaining. Here are snips of the windows involved. I have done all the steps suggested, but I can't directly enter the PIN in the larger window. That seems to be my only problem. Plantronics hasn't answered yet, but I'll hope they come through.

 

How can I stop the folders pinned to Quick Access from disappearing?

Hi Peter,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing with Quick Access feature.

Which version of Windows is installed on your device?

Refer the article ‘Which version of Windows operating system
am I running’ to provide the details.

I suggest you to follow the methods mentioned below to fix this issue.

Method 1

Unpin and Pin the Quick access feature

Refer the section Remove and Pin from the article
Pin, remove, and customize in Quick access for the steps. If
the issue still persists, refer Method 2.

Method 2

Reset or clear the Quick access Shortcuts

The below steps will clear the custom pinned and frequent items listing in Quick access.

1. Open the command prompt as admin.
   
2. Type the command and hit enter.
   
   del %appdata%\microsoft\windows\recent\automaticdestinations\*
   
3. Restart the computer and check the status of the issue.
   

OR

1. Open the run command (Windows + R key). Type in
   
   cmd.exe /c del "%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations\f01b4d95cf55d32a.automaticDestinations-ms"
   and hit Enter.
   
2. Restart the computer and check the status of the issue.
   

Get back to us for further assistance on this issue. We will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator

 

How to log in using PIN without pressing ENTER?

Hi Balázs,

There several reasons that may cause the issue. We suggest you check the setting on your computer by following these steps to help us in resolving the issue:

• From the Start menu, click Settings or the gear icon.
  
• Go to Account settings.
• Click the Sign-in options.
• Make sure that Password option is disabled or removed for you to use only the PIN without you hitting the Enter key.

Let us know if this helps.