Windows 10: Locked out of pc and don’t know pin, but always logged in with password

Discus and support Locked out of pc and don’t know pin, but always logged in with password in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I did crtl alt del to lock computer. Now locked out and it’s asking for a pin I don’t know. Tried a combination of numbers but get locked out after two... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Shelley Horwood, Mar 4, 2023.

  1. Locked out of pc and don’t know pin, but always logged in with password


    I did crtl alt del to lock computer. Now locked out and it’s asking for a pin I don’t know. Tried a combination of numbers but get locked out after two attempt and have to wait 48 hours. I can’t win.

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    Shelley Horwood, Mar 4, 2023
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  2. Zh98 Win User

    Locked out of Windows 10 & I don't know the PIN nor the password

    Here is the thing, I've forgotten my administrator account password and the PIN to log in to my laptop. Usually I use the fingerprint option but it said it couldn't recognize my fingerprint so now it requires the password or the PIN.

    I already triet booting in safe mode but everything requires a password that I don't know, even the Command Prompt.

    So basically I'm locked out.

    Any suggestions?
     
    Zh98, Mar 4, 2023
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  3. Password log on gone - PIN issue

    Until yesterday, I logged on with a password.

    Today I am locked out. Pc asks for pin, which I know and enter.

    I then get the message that credentials aren’t recognised. I was asked to reset pin but the whole process fails eventually, after doing security checks, logging in in another account etc

    There is a no log in with password option on the screen, just a pin request.

    I’m using windows 11.
     
    Mark Stockwell, Mar 4, 2023
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  4. Dyan Rey Win User

    Locked out of pc and don’t know pin, but always logged in with password

    Microsoft Account PIN and password

    We appreciate the screenshot that you provided. to start troubleshooting the issue with you logins, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how login pin goes back to password:

    • Click Start menu and go to Settings.
    • In Settings, click the Accounts icon.
    • Click on Sign-in options.
    • Change both your password and pin one by one.
    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Dyan Rey, Mar 4, 2023
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