Windows 10: My laptop screen keeps timing out and requires I use either a password or pin.

Discus and support My laptop screen keeps timing out and requires I use either a password or pin. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My laptop screen keeps timing out going back to the opening screen picture. It also now requires I use either a password or pin. This just happened... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by CarolMarquardt1, Jul 12, 2018.

  1. My laptop screen keeps timing out and requires I use either a password or pin.


    My laptop screen keeps timing out going back to the opening screen picture. It also now requires I use either a password or pin. This just happened since the last update a few days ago. How do I change these problems? Resetting it does not work.

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    CarolMarquardt1, Jul 12, 2018
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  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, Jul 12, 2018
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  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, Jul 12, 2018
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  4. My laptop screen keeps timing out and requires I use either a password or pin.

    Laptop with broken screen How much?

    I would like suggestions and look in local stores. I dont wanna buy a laptop from someone online. Sorry. But could be a good idea if you asked him about the performance on older games. Gonna make a list ofall laptops people suggest me.

    Remove the screen for space purpose here its small desk and if the screen is opened it will hide my 22 inches lcd
     
    Eric_On_Web, Jul 12, 2018
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