Windows 10: Locked out of Windows with no forgot pin or login options. I have UN and PW but can't use it.

Kids tried to brute-force my pin and locked me out. I've tried following the instructions to wait for 2 hours and entering the Challenge Phrase it states but my pin doesn't seem to work anymore. There are no "Forgot PIN" or "Sign-in Options" options visible on the screen. I've tried Safe Mode but the login screen is still the same. I've gone to the command prompt and have been able to gain admin access with my username and password. From here I tried activating the admin account which doesn't seem to do anything when I go back to the login screen. How do I gain access to windows again? I can s

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windows 10 login, how to change password with pin

Hello,

I forgot my windows 10 login pw, but use my pin to access my computer.

How can I view or change my login pw by using only my pin?

THanks

 

No place to sign into Windows 10: No log-in lock screen PIN input field showing; locked out

Hi David,

To resolve the issue regarding locked out in Windows 10, we suggest you follow the steps below:

• Open the “Settings” in Win menu and click on the “Account” icon to enter account settings.

• Choose “Sign-in option” and click “I forgot my PIN”, you can reset your PIN there. If it is a local account, please input the local account login password and then you can reset your PIN.

Let us know how it goes.

 

OSK PIN login on non-touch device

Hello,

I suggest you to create a PIN for your device and try the on screen keyboard to login to the same.

You may follow the steps below to create PIN protection for your device.

• 
  Go to Settings and select account.
  
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  Click on sign in option and Go to PIN option.
  
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  Now click on Add and set PIN for login.
  

You can use the same PIN to login to your device using the on screen Keyboard from ease of access option and verify the result.

Please get back to us with updated status. We will be happy to assist you further.