Windows 10: I need to sign in to my laptop using my microsoft account but I forgot the password to my...

I am trying to sign in to my laptop using my microsoft account, and I'm at the stage where it asks for the computer password. However, I've set up a PIN and I've been using a PIN for roughly a year now. Is there any way to recover the password without resetting the computer? I do know my PIN, I've just forgotten my password. I'm also pretty sure I didn't set up security questions.

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I forgot my password for my laptop so I connected with my tablet and phone

Hi Susan,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We would need some information.

Are you using a Microsoft account to login to Laptop?



I suggest you to try the following methods and check:



Method: Reset Password.



Perform the steps listed to Reset
your Microsoft account password.



Hope it helps.

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking Yes or No.



Thanks,

Suman.B

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

I forgot the password to open windows on my laptop

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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  What exactly happens when you enter password?
  
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  Are you getting any error message?
  
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  Which account are you using?
  

I suggest you to reset the password again and check if it helps.

Refer the link below.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/account-reset-password-forgot-faq

Refer the link why can't you sign in?

Reset your password

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

Laptop was stolen, how do I remove acces to my Microsoft account?

Sign into your Microsoft account. There should be a "devices" tab towards the right. Open that tab and remove the device from the list. Also, change your Microsoft account password as recomended.