Windows 10: Setting a PIN for my son's laptop

Discus and support Setting a PIN for my son's laptop in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I bought a laptop for my 12 year old son. I have a Microsoft account and I set him up as a family member. So that he doesn't need to type his password... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by EmmaGray4, Jan 16, 2022.

  1. EmmaGray4 Win User

    Setting a PIN for my son's laptop


    I bought a laptop for my 12 year old son. I have a Microsoft account and I set him up as a family member. So that he doesn't need to type his password in every time he uses his laptop, I wanted to set up a PIN but it won't let me. A box keeps appearing saying his Microsoft account doesn't exist when it does?Any help at all would be appreciated!

    :)
     
    EmmaGray4, Jan 16, 2022
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  2. Rose Cal Win User

    W10 wiped my son's laptop

    Hi Debbie,

    It is possible that your son is unable to open his laptop while updating due to a corrupted or incomplete installation. To assist you better, we'd like to gather more information:

    • Is your son, getting an error message when he tried to turn on his laptop?
    • When he tried to open his laptop, are you able to check if the power light stays on?
    • Are you seeing black screen/blank screen when you tried to turn on his laptop?
    • What troubleshooting steps has your son done so far to resolve it?

    Meanwhile, if you're seeing a blank screen/black screen, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
    article on how to troubleshoot black screen errors. You can choose which best describes your issue.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, Jan 16, 2022
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  3. stuartb04 Win User
    Laptop opinions for step son?

    my mother in law just bought this lappy for my step son for b,day

    Currys | Washing Machines, Laptops, TVs, Consoles

    just wanna know what you guys think
    is it worth it

    i personally think she has more money than sense..*Confused Setting a PIN for my son's laptop :confused:


    spose its good for him
    but i wanna have a blast too..*Wink Setting a PIN for my son's laptop ;)
     
    stuartb04, Jan 16, 2022
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  4. DaveM121 Win User

    Setting a PIN for my son's laptop

    administrator change from me to my son on laptop I bought for him

    If your son has an account on the laptop already:

    • Go to Control Panel (Windows + X keys together and choose Control Panel from the resulting menu)
    • Select User Accounts - Manage Another Account
    • Select your son's account and set its type to Administrator
    • If you want to delete your own account, close Control Panel, log out, log in under your son's account, go to the same place in Control Panel, Manage Accounts and delete your old account

    If your son does not have an account on the laptop:

    • Go to Control Panel (Windows + X keys together and choose Control Panel from the resulting menu)
    • Select User Accounts - Manage Another Account - Add a new User in PC Settings
    • In Settings select 'Family and other People', then 'Add someone else to this PC'
    • Create a new account for your son, if you wan you can skip the step to enter your son's email address by clicking 'I don't have this persons Sign-in Information' - 'Add a User without a Microsoft Account'
    • Enter your Son's Name and Password if required, set account type as administrator
    • If you want to delete your own account, close Control Panel, log out, log in under your son's account, go to the same place in Control Panel, Manage Accounts and delete your old account
     
    DaveM121, Jan 16, 2022
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