Windows 10: Repairing startup on a W10 machne using a Hello PIN instead of a password

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  1. PHIL ROWLEY
    Phil Rowley Win User

    Repairing startup on a W10 machne using a Hello PIN instead of a password


    I need to repair the startup of a machine using W10 but all the advanced options offer me the correct username but then ask for a password for the account.I used to use a password to log-in but - as suggested by Microsoft - I changed it to a Windows Hello PIN.If I try to use the original password it isn't accepted and there doesn't appear to be any way to offer a Hello PIN instead.Could anyone offer any suggestions please ?

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    Phil Rowley, Oct 14, 2022
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  2. F14TOMCAT
    f14tomcat Win User

    Is it possible not to enter the password/PIN at Window startups?

    You may have missed a step. After the un-check, click apply, then the next screen will ask for the Pasword twice. Enter and OK. Then OK again. That should do it.


    Repairing startup on a W10 machne using a Hello PIN instead of a password [​IMG]
     
    f14tomcat, Oct 14, 2022
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  3. MIKE1951
    Mike1951 Win User
    Prefer Fingerprint Reader use Password Instead of PIN


    I just purchased a modest Toshiba laptop to replace my five year old HP laptop. Being new to W10, I am not impressed with and do not trust the use of a PIN rather than a sophisticated password.

    The USB reader I bought for the Toshiba is an Eikon using Authentec driver. I dislike the apparent limitation of Windows Hello to only associate the fingerprint reader with the PIN. But my real issue is that this prevents my using the FP reader to also open my password program.

    On my HP laptop, I have this capability with SimplePass. I actually attempted to install HP's SimplePass on the Toshiba, but it would not install.

    Unless I'm overlooking a way to do this with W10, I'm looking for a utility that will store password(s) for use by the FP reader both for logon and accessing, at the minimum, my password program.

    I do not wish to change the password for my password program to the Hello PIN just to achieve the dual function.

    Any enlightenment and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Mike
     
    Mike1951, Oct 14, 2022
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  4. ANNE ROS
    Anne Ros Win User

    Repairing startup on a W10 machne using a Hello PIN instead of a password

    Login with PIN and Hello

    Hi Jean,

    Windows 10 includes multiple options to sign-in to your account, including the ability to sign-in using a PIN and Windows Hello, which uses facial recognition. For us to provide a solution suited to your concern, we need additional information. Can
    you answer the questions below?

    • How are you setting the PIN and Hello?
    • Which build version of Windows is your PC running on?
    • Were there any error codes or messages?

    In the meantime, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how to set up PIN.

    • Open Settings.
    • Select Accounts.
    • Click Sign-in options.
    • Click the Add button for the PIN and set your PIN.
    • Do the same for the Windows Hello.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Anne Ros, Oct 14, 2022
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