Windows 10: "I forgot my pin" option in lock screen not working

Discus and support "I forgot my pin" option in lock screen not working in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a MSI Cyborg 15 a12udx laptop. Windows 11 23h2 installedMy sign-in option is pin. I have logged in with my Microsoft account, So I can't use a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Damindu Jayasinghe, Jan 10, 2024.

  1. "I forgot my pin" option in lock screen not working


    I have a MSI Cyborg 15 a12udx laptop. Windows 11 23h2 installedMy sign-in option is pin. I have logged in with my Microsoft account, So I can't use a separate password for my user accountIn the lock screen when I press the "I forgot my pin" option, a loading circle appears for a few seconds but does nothing. The only way to log in to Windows is by using the correct PIN. I can use "I forgot my pin" in Settings > Accounts > sign-in options, when I am logged in. Or to change the pin.Fortunately, I remember my PIN. But I am afraid to change my PIN because if I forget it, I won't be abl

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    Damindu Jayasinghe, Jan 10, 2024
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  2. Forgot PIN, no other login options

    I lost the PIN for a Windows laptop. When I hit "forgot my PIN" the screen said "just a moment" and had a spinning circle. It stayed that way for about 10 minutes, then there was a popup that said "you must download an app from the Store to complete this request". When I returned to the login screen, I tested a number of PINs that were incorrect, and now there is no "forgot my PIN" option. There was never an option to sign in with a password listed.
     
    cityscapeinview, Jan 10, 2024
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  3. Can't create pin for login. Pin stopped working

    Try the steps here:

    • Navigate to PC Settings -> Accounts -> Sign-in options. Click on I forgot my PIN link.
    • Next, click on the Continue button in the Are you sure you forgot your PIN? screen.
    • You can now add a new PIN and click OK.
     
    Gina_on_the_thread, Jan 10, 2024
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  4. pintree3 Win User

    "I forgot my pin" option in lock screen not working

    How can we not have the welcome/splash/lock screen prior to pin

    Thank you both for your help. dalchina: I tried your link none worked. OPTION 1 Disable Lock Screen using Group Policy (no longer applicable to W10 Pro) OPTION 2 Disable Lock Screen using a REG file (I had tried this before but forgot to list it) OPTION 3 Disable Lock Screen using a Task (did not work) OPTION 4 Disable Lock Screen using Security Policy Rule (not applicable since it says, "This option will not disable the lock screen at startup") W10 Tweaker. I am trying your link now. I will update you. (Addendum: I wonder if I explained my problem properly. When you boot into W10 or reboot a screen pops up. There is an image. You must hit Enter to remove that screen and then you get a window where you have to input your PIN. It is this initial Imaged Window, prior to the pin window which I am referring to.)
     
    pintree3, Jan 10, 2024
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