Windows 10: Microsoft Account Locked After BIOS Update

Discus and support Microsoft Account Locked After BIOS Update in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I was setting up my new PC. On installing Windows 10 it asked if I wanted to create a pin, I did because it seemed easy. Restarted, used the pin to log... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by zach Givler, Jul 24, 2022.

  1. Microsoft Account Locked After BIOS Update


    I was setting up my new PC. On installing Windows 10 it asked if I wanted to create a pin, I did because it seemed easy. Restarted, used the pin to log in, everything worked great. I updated the BIOS. On restart I get a message when I try to sign into my account "your pin is no longer available due to a change to the security settings on this device. Click to set up your pin again." I try to set up my pin and it asks me for my password to my microsoft account. I login fine, but my alternate email is outdated so I changed it to my current alternate email. I completed the email verification but

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    zach Givler, Jul 24, 2022
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  2. BAGZZlash Win User

    MSI 5870 BIOS Update

    Still can't reproduce. Could you please post the exact BIOSes that produce the issue?
     
    BAGZZlash, Jul 24, 2022
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  3. bios

    Hi all i am new in this forum, i need meanings step by step of each item listed in the bios Phoenix-Award
     
    central473, Jul 24, 2022
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  4. Addie Win User

    Microsoft Account Locked After BIOS Update

    Cannot link/add my Microsoft Account to Local Account

    Hello Ken,

    Im using Win10 Build 1607 with all latest update.

    I also run all related troubleshooters:
    • Windows Update
    • Store Apps (says i have to login in my microsoft account but thats the problem, i can't)
    • Microsoft Accounts

    No Problem found. Also the suggestions from Microsoft didnt helped.
     
    Addie, Jul 24, 2022
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