Windows 10: Unable to sign in, the only option is Pin.

I am unable to log into my laptop, due to it requiring a PIN which I have forgotten, It doesn't let me use my finger print, nor do I know where I can find or change the pin. It doesn't let me change accounts or open settings at all.

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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.

 

windows sign on pin

Hello RONNELLBELL,

My Name is Paul one of the Community Advisor and a Microsoft Consumer like you. Here's a link suggestion that will going to guide you with a series of troubleshooting steps to resolve the Sign on pin issue that you are having.

Here's a helpful link:

https://www.askvg.com/fix-unable-to-add-and-use...

Please let me know if the steps provided from the link worked or not and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Regards and stay safe.

 

Cannot find PIN Sign-in option

Hi Dhruv,

I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

Is the password set? AFAIK PIN requires you to have a password first. If so, try the steps here:

[Fix] Unable to Add and Use PIN Sign-in Option in Windows 10 - AskVG

https://www.askvg.com/fix-unable-to-add-and-use...

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