Windows 10: How to switch from using a PIN to using a password, when you've forgotten your local admin...
Discus and support How to switch from using a PIN to using a password, when you've forgotten your local admin... in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Last year I was wanting to change my Microsoft account to be the Local Admin on my laptop. When I did that, it had me change my password, and set a... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JArthurs, Apr 2, 2021.
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