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

Discus and support Locked out of Windows 10 & I don't know the PIN nor the password in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; 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... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Zh98, Mar 1, 2020.

  1. 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 1, 2020
    #1

  2. Have PIN for Windows 10 but need Windows password

    Hi,

    To set up a PIN on your Windows account, we suggest that you follow the steps below:



    • Type the word pin in the search box and select
      Set up PIN sign-in
      .

    • Under the PIN section, click the
      Add
      button.

    • Enter the password for your user account, then click the
      OK button.

    • Follow the instructions on the screen.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Aileen Alf, Mar 1, 2020
    #2
  3. Dyan Rey Win User
    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 1, 2020
    #3
  4. Locked out of Windows 10 & I don't know the PIN nor the password

    Changing from password to pin

    Hi Alison,

    It's good to know that you want to use the PIN option to sign in to your computer. It's great as well that you've already set up a password, since setting up a password is one of the steps for you to be able to use the
    PIN option. Here's the steps on how to set up a PIN:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Choose Sign-in options, then click Add under the PIN option.
    • Follow the prompt until you finish the setup.

    Once done, you may lock your screen and try your PIN in
    Sign-in options
    .

    We're looking forward to your feedback.
     
    Carlos Tin, Mar 1, 2020
    #4
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