Windows 10: How can I change the initial pin number from 6 digits to 4 digits?

Discus and support How can I change the initial pin number from 6 digits to 4 digits? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I set up my computer with a 4 digit pin. 2 weeks ago, a pop up said I needed to change my pin to 6 digits. How can I rest my pin to 4 digits?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Dan Banks, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. Dan Banks Win User

    How can I change the initial pin number from 6 digits to 4 digits?


    I set up my computer with a 4 digit pin. 2 weeks ago, a pop up said I needed to change my pin to 6 digits. How can I rest my pin to 4 digits?

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    Dan Banks, Feb 28, 2021
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  2. NavyLCDR Win User

    Windows 10 asking for minimum 6 digit pin

    Set the minimum requirements to 4 digits or not configured. Create a new local account. See if you can assign a 4 digit PIN to the new local account. If you actually try @lx07's advice and remove the PIN from your account (not just try to change it), and create a new PIN and the new account only requires 4 digits, and you account requires 6 digits, then you know it is a problem with your account.

    I just tried it on my Windows 10 Pro 17134.228. Changed the minimum PIN requirement to 6 digits. Changed my PIN from one 4 digit PIN to another 4 digit PIN. Then I actually removed the PIN, and when creating a new one, it required 6 digits. Then I changed the PIN requirements to not configured. Tried to change the PIN, it would only take a 6 digit PIN. But, when I removed the PIN from the account and created a new PIN, it allowed 4 digits again.
     
    NavyLCDR, Feb 28, 2021
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  3. 550 won't unlock using 4 digit screen pin or 6 digit find my phone lock pin

    Left Lumia 550 in PUB other day. Traced using Finf My Phone app and locked as precaution. Recovered phone sameday but unle to unlock using 6-digit code used or usual 4 digin pin. Suggestions please.
     
    WilliamGladstone, Feb 28, 2021
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  4. mikiep Win User

    How can I change the initial pin number from 6 digits to 4 digits?

    Windows 10 asking for minimum 6 digit pin

    fwiw
    10 enterprise here logs into a local account;
    over a year ago a message appeared at login, and I was using a 4 digit pin since day one of win10, that said something, forget exacts.. recommended changing pin to 6 digit so it could be encrypted for added protection.
     
    mikiep, Feb 28, 2021
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