Windows 10: Not able to reset PIN or reinstall Windows on late Father's laptop.

Discus and support Not able to reset PIN or reinstall Windows on late Father's laptop. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello, Decided to start using my father's laptop and had the password so everything was fine. Then all of a sudden it decided it only wants a PIN that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by mike.costa.mc, May 31, 2023.

  1. MIKE.COSTA.MC
    mike.costa.mc Win User

    Not able to reset PIN or reinstall Windows on late Father's laptop.


    Hello, Decided to start using my father's laptop and had the password so everything was fine. Then all of a sudden it decided it only wants a PIN that I don't have. Is there a way to just reinstall a fresh Windows install or just use the password?Thanks!

    :)
     
    mike.costa.mc, May 31, 2023
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  2. ROSE CAL
    Rose Cal Win User

    Windows 10 PIN Sign-in

    Hi Pat,

    It is possible that the PIN set in an earlier build does not work after reinstalling Windows 10. To better assist you, we'd like clarify few things:

    • Which build and version of Windows 10 is installed on your computer?
    • Which build and version of Windows 10 are you using before reinstalling Windows?
    • Have you tried resetting your PIN?
    • Did you get any error messages after you verified the PIN you entered?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
    article     on how you can reset your PIN.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, May 31, 2023
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  3. RINCOLLC
    rincollc Win User
    windows 10 upgrade from 8home did not change late father in law

    Late father in law computer, i did not know logon or password
    it had windows 8 home i purchased upgrade to winpro10
    still has his microsfot name listed as owner of software from 2004
    this does not allow me to use rdt
    how to change software owner ship to my name?
    Version 2004 (os build 19041.746
     
    rincollc, May 31, 2023
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  4. GINNY89
    Ginny89 Win User

    Not able to reset PIN or reinstall Windows on late Father's laptop.

    No longer able to use PIN on laptop

    Hi.

    I am able to use my PIN on my tablet and my phone. However, I can no longer use my PIN when signing in on my laptop. It has been many months since I was last able to use it on my laptop. When I select the PIN option now on my laptop, it says I am unable
    to log in this way due to your setup settings. I am unsure what steps to be able to use my PIN again on my laptop. I really, really do not want to use a new PIN if at all possible

    Best regards,
     
    Ginny89, May 31, 2023
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