Windows 10: Getting on to my desktop, with no pin or password . . .

Discus and support Getting on to my desktop, with no pin or password . . . in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My computer is a Dell laptop. Running Windows 10I posted this the other day. But the answers I got, didn't work.I'd like to turn on my computer.And go... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Jerry_Dwyer, Jun 13, 2021.

  1. Getting on to my desktop, with no pin or password . . .


    My computer is a Dell laptop. Running Windows 10I posted this the other day. But the answers I got, didn't work.I'd like to turn on my computer.And go right, to the desktop.This is what I was told, to do.To Disable PIN, Go to Start > Settings >Accounts > Sign in Option > Windows Hello PIN > Remove. Remove was greyed out.Would there be something I could change,in the registry? There has to be a way.Any help you can give me, is appreciated.Thanks for reading . . . Jerry

    :)
     
    Jerry_Dwyer, Jun 13, 2021
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  2. Dyan Rey Win User

    Microsoft Account PIN and password

    We appreciate the screenshot that you provided. to start troubleshooting the issue with you logins, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how login pin goes back to password:

    • Click Start menu and go to Settings.
    • In Settings, click the Accounts icon.
    • Click on Sign-in options.
    • Change both your password and pin one by one.
    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Dyan Rey, Jun 13, 2021
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  3. Dani Pun Win User
    Windows 10 password pin stopped working

    Hi,

    To better assist you, please answer the following questions:

    • Are you able to start up your device up to the desktop screen?
    • After doing the password reset, what error message are you getting?
    • Are you able to log in to your account using a password instead of a pin?

    In the meantime, if you are able to start up your device up to the desktop screen you may follow the steps to Remove Pin:

    Go to Settings.

    Under Accounts, click on Sign in options and select
    Remove PIN.

    After removing your PIN (this will require your password to do this), then you may click
    Add PIN. Follow the steps to add a PIN.

    NOTE: You may use the same PIN you have been using.

    After doing so, log out of your account and sign back in using your PIN.

    Let us know how it works.
     
    Dani Pun, Jun 13, 2021
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  4. Getting on to my desktop, with no pin or password . . .

    Windows 10 Change password to pin

    Hi Ana,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



    Please share the details.


    • Are you able to log in to your desktop?

    • Do you see any error code along with the error message?
    I suggest you to go through the below steps and check if it helps.

    Follow these steps to set up a PIN on your Windows User Account:




    • Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.

    • Type the word pin into the Search box, then click
      Set up PIN sign-in.

    • Find the “PIN” section and click the Add button.

    • Type in the password for your User Account, then click the
      Ok button.

    • Select and enter a 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.

    • Exit the PIN setup utility.


    From now on you’ll be able to log in to your Windows account by entering your 4 digit PIN instead of your password.



    You can change your PIN at any time by following the steps below:




    • Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.

    • Type the word pin into the Search box, then click Set up PIN sign-in.

    • Find the “PIN” section and click the Change button.

    • Enter your Windows password, then click the
      Ok button.

    • Select and enter a new 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.

    • Click the Finish button.

    • Exit the PIN setup utility.
    Check if it helps.



    I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Jun 13, 2021
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