Windows 10: Other sign in options not visible and password lost

Discus and support Other sign in options not visible and password lost in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi, I was able to log in to my windows 10 laptop with PIN. Then I downloaded a software which asked me to restart the computer in safe mode. When... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Anaconda3333, Apr 22, 2019.

  1. Other sign in options not visible and password lost


    Hi,


    I was able to log in to my windows 10 laptop with PIN.

    Then I downloaded a software which asked me to restart the computer in safe mode.

    When the computer restarted, it asks password instead of PIN for my account.

    Because I have been using PIN for many months, I have forgotten the password.

    Also the Other sign in options are missing, so I am only able to put my password.

    I have tried to boot to all possible safe modes with networking, with command prompt etc. but always there is a lock screen which asks password, instead of PIN. How can I swich to normal mode where the other sign in options are again visible?

    ( The software which I downloaded and which asked me to boot to safe mode was AMD display drivers removal tool. But as I explained, i could not install it because the computer now only asks password and does not give any options to input PIN. Computer is useless now. )


    So is this a bug in Windows 10, where did the PIN option dissapeared ?

    :)
     
    Anaconda3333, Apr 22, 2019
    #1

  2. password sign in

    Hi,

    About your concern with typing the password after being idle, it is actually recommended to activate for security reasons.

    If you wish to disable it, I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Settings.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Click on Sign in options.
    • On the right side, you will see required sign in.
    • Change it to Never.

    Let us know how it goes.

     
    PreciousLeb, Apr 22, 2019
    #2
  3. Password to sign in

    Hi Rosa,

    We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    Before proceeding, we need to know whether you are using Microsoft/Local account to sign in to Windows 10.

    If you are using Microsoft account to login to Windows 10, there is no option to disable the password and sign in to Windows 10 directly without entering password.

    Step 1:

    If you are using Local account to login to Windows 10, you can disable the password and sign in to Windows 10 directly without entering password. Follow the below steps if you use Local account.


    • Press Windows + I keys to open
      settings
      menu.

    • Click on Accounts.

    • Click on Sign in options.

    • Click on Change under Change your account password.

    • Enter your current password and leave the other two files for new password as empty and close the windows by clicking on
      OK button.

    • Sign out and try to sign in again and check.
    Step 2:

    You may also create the 4 digit PIN which will reduce your time to enter full password. Follow the below steps.


    • Press Windows + I keys to open
      settings
      menu.

    • Click on Accounts.

    • Click on Sign in options.

    • Click on Add under PIN.

    • Follow the onscreen instructions to create Pin.

    • Sign out and try to sign in again using PIN as your Sign in option.


    I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kiran Kishore, Apr 22, 2019
    #3
  4. Other sign in options not visible and password lost

    Remove sign in pin

    Hi Joel,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to remove the sign in pin/password options.

    • In the search box type sign-in-option.
    • Click on the sign-in-option.
    • Then you can find password/pin/picture password.
    • There you can remove the option and check.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Apr 22, 2019
    #4
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