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Discus and support previously had 4 digit PIN login, after reformatting computer, Microsoft wanted email... in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I had to reformat the slow HP laptop, which erased everything on the computer, even helpful HP programs. What I noticed after the reformatting is... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Darrell5069, Mar 15, 2020.

  1. previously had 4 digit PIN login, after reformatting computer, Microsoft wanted email...


    I had to reformat the slow HP laptop, which erased everything on the computer, even helpful HP programs. What I noticed after the reformatting is Windows not allowing me to use the HP laptop unless it was internet connected a surprise which I was not at the time. Now I must give them the hotmail password in order to sign in each time, ........so, 2 users on this computer means I have no email privacy

    any suggestions thanks

    :)
     
    Darrell5069, Mar 15, 2020
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  2. My HP-15 laptop asks to enter a 4 digit numeric passcode "netplwiz" to automatically STORE userid's and passwords

    Hi Larry,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to remove the four digit pin for login screen and check if it helps.

    • Press “Windows+X” and go to “Settings”.
    • Click on “Accounts”, under “Sign-in options” you will find pin option.
    • Go to pin option and click on “Remove” it will remove the pin from your computer login screen.

    Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Mar 15, 2020
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  3. Changing password back to a 4 digit pin

    Hi John,

    I would like to inform you that your query is bit confusing and what I understood is that you would like to change the Windows 10 sign in option to pin.

    I appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down to the issue.


      • Are you able to access the desktop or able to login as you are telling that it tells that you are entering the incorrect password?

      • Which is the build currently installed on the computer?

      • Is the account a local account or Microsoft Account?
    I suggest you to sign out from the current account, restart the computer and log in with Microsoft Account and please 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.
    Hope the information helps. Please do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Mar 15, 2020
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  4. previously had 4 digit PIN login, after reformatting computer, Microsoft wanted email...

    Win 10 PIN Login problem. PIN cant unlock my PC if there is no internet

    Hi Pranjal,

    Thank you for posting your queries in Microsoft Community.

    We understand how you feel about the situation. We're sorry for the trouble.

    Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

    Are you able to login to computer using Pin when you connect computer to Internet?

    I suggest you to change the PIN on your computer and check if that helps.

    Follow these steps to setup a PIN

    • Press the Windows+S key combination to display the Search box.
    • Type the word pin into the Search box, then click
      Set up PIN sign-in
      .
    • Find the “PIN” section and click the Add button.
    • Type in the password for your User Account, then click the
      Ok button.
    • Select and enter a 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.
    • Exit the PIN setup utility.
    • From now on you’ll be able to log in to your Windows account by entering your 4 digit PIN instead of your password.
    If you want to change the PIN please follow these steps.

    • You can change your PIN at any time by following the steps below:
    • Press the Windows+S key combination to display the Search box.
    • Type the word pin into the Search box, then click Set up PIN sign-in.
    • Find the “PIN” section and click the Change button.
    • Enter your Windows password, then click the Ok button.
    • Select and enter a new 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.
    • Click the Finish button.
    • Exit the PIN setup utility.

    In case of any further queries please contact us, we are glad to assist you.

    Regards,

    Sudharshan
     
    Sudharshan M K, Mar 15, 2020
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