Windows 10: How can I use a PIN that I've used before?

Discus and support How can I use a PIN that I've used before? in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; My institution made me change my PIN to their specifications. I've since removed their capability to control sign-in on my device, but I cannot change... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Rachael CG, Sep 19, 2020.

  1. RACHAEL CG
    Rachael CG Win User

    How can I use a PIN that I've used before?


    My institution made me change my PIN to their specifications. I've since removed their capability to control sign-in on my device, but I cannot change my PIN back to what it was. Using that PIN is important to me and I'm wondering if there's a way around the Windows limitation or a set time after which I can change it back. Thanks!


    As an aside, I don't care that it's more secure to change my PIN every 'x' months. I've already gotten that advice and I'm an adult who should be able to make that decision herself.

    :)
     
    Rachael CG, Sep 19, 2020
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  2. JAYPHI
    JayPhi Win User

    Clear "Pin suggested" list in People Bar

    Does anybody know how to clear the "Pin suggested" list on the "People bar"?

    Contacts are added to the "Pin suggested" list once you've pinned and unpinned them. But there seems to be no obvious way to remove them from that list.

    After playing around with this feature and pinning and unpinning many dummy contacts, it's rather annoying to see them in the "Pin suggested" list when you click on the "My People" icon in the taskbar.
     
    JayPhi, Sep 19, 2020
    #2
  3. ANNE FUJ
    Anne Fuj Win User
    Can't use my PIN to login any longer

    Hi Tim,

    To further assist you in signing in to your Windows computer, you can follow the steps provided below:


    • From your
      lockscreen, check if the "Sign-in option" is available.

    • Then click the option to use PIN.

    • Enter PIN.


    If that didn't work, we highly suggest that you create a new account/PIN that you can use to log in to your computer.

    For more information on how to create a user account in Windows, you can click in this

    support article    .

    Let us know if you need further help.
     
    Anne Fuj, Sep 19, 2020
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  4. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User

    How can I use a PIN that I've used before?

    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, Sep 19, 2020
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