Windows 10: Win 10. Locked out, Only option is entering PIN which I have forgotten.

Discus and support Win 10. Locked out, Only option is entering PIN which I have forgotten. in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; From Charity, an Independent Advisor. Please try resetting thru Safe Mode.o At the login screen, hold down the Shift key while selecting Restart from... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Mark 62099, Mar 12, 2025.

  1. Win 10. Locked out, Only option is entering PIN which I have forgotten.


    From Charity, an Independent Advisor. Please try resetting thru Safe Mode.o At the login screen, hold down the Shift key while selecting Restart from the Power menu. OKo Your PC will restart and present the Choose an option screen. OKo Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. OKo After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Press 4 or F4 to start your PC in Safe Mode. o Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.o Navigate to Accounts > Sign-in options.o Under PIN Windows Hello, select I forgot my PIN.o Follow the on-screen instructions to v

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    Mark 62099, Mar 12, 2025
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  2. No place to sign into Windows 10: No log-in lock screen PIN input field showing; locked out

    Hi David,

    To resolve the issue regarding locked out in Windows 10, we suggest you follow the steps below:

    • Open the “Settings” in Win menu and click on the “Account” icon to enter account settings.

    • Choose “Sign-in option” and click “I forgot my PIN”, you can reset your PIN there. If it is a local account, please input the local account login password and then you can reset your PIN.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Jenicel Dri, Mar 12, 2025
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  3. can not enter lock screen PIN

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per description, you are unable to enter PIN on lock screen.

    I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better:

    • Are you able to enter password to login?

    I would suggest you to follow the steps given below and check.

    Step1: Boot your system in safe mode.

    Refer:

    Start your PC in safe mode in
    Windows 10


    If you are able to boot into safe mode update display drivers.

    Step 2:
    Update display drivers.



    a. Press Windows + X, Click
    Device Manager.

    b. Expand Display
    Adapters
    .

    c. Check if the name of the graphic card is the list.

    d. Right click on the Display Adapter’s name and click
    Update.

    e. You may reinstall the drivers from Computer Manufacturer’s website.

    Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other assistance with Windows in future. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Ashish Sondhi, Mar 12, 2025
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  4. Win 10. Locked out, Only option is entering PIN which I have forgotten.

    Forgotten PIN

    Hi sumit,

    I have only my outllook account linked to my laptop.

    I’m not sure if you understand the issue. I’ve forgotten the PIN we enter when we turn on our laptop. Previously there was option to forgot password but then the recovery phone number provided was no longer in use. So i changed the security email and waited 30 days. Now after 30 days, when I tried to reset the password it says too much wrong attempts and there is no option of forgot password and sign in options. I’m afraid to put in any guess pin. I’m afraid it will lock and all my data inside would be locked as well.

    Any help?
     
    jaideep singh1, Mar 12, 2025
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