Windows 10: Switch a pin to a password . . .

Discus and support Switch a pin to a password . . . in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My computer is a Dell laptop.Running Windows 10.Way back when. I setup a PIN.To get onto my computer.I would like to, delete the pin.And, use a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Jerry_Dwyer, Jun 15, 2021.

  1. JERRY_DWYER
    Jerry_Dwyer Win User

    Switch a pin to a password . . .


    My computer is a Dell laptop.Running Windows 10.Way back when. I setup a PIN.To get onto my computer.I would like to, delete the pin.And, use a password.Please explain, how to do it?Thanks for reading . . . Jerry

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    Jerry_Dwyer, Jun 15, 2021
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  2. DYAN REY
    Dyan Rey Win User

    Microsoft Account PIN and password

    We appreciate the screenshot that you provided. to start troubleshooting the issue with you logins, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how login pin goes back to password:

    • Click Start menu and go to Settings.
    • In Settings, click the Accounts icon.
    • Click on Sign-in options.
    • Change both your password and pin one by one.
    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Dyan Rey, Jun 15, 2021
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  3. S24_MIKE
    S24_Mike Win User
    How to SWITCH login method from PIN to password

    If you get to step #5 and find that there is no option to remove the pin, this worked for me:

    • Click "I forgot my PIN"
    • Enter your account password where prompted
    • When prompted to create a new PIN, click "Cancel"

    This removed the existing PIN and went back to using the account password to log in and unlock the lock screen.

     
    S24_Mike, Jun 15, 2021
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  4. LARKSKATYDIDS
    LarksKatydids Win User

    Switch a pin to a password . . .

    How to SWITCH login method from PIN to password

    THANK YOU SO MUCH.
     
    LarksKatydids, Jun 15, 2021
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