Windows 10: Windows 10 Force authentication back to password from PIN when PIN forgotten

Discus and support Windows 10 Force authentication back to password from PIN when PIN forgotten in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; Hi, I am trying to help someone who has locked themselves out of their PC because they have forgotten the PIN to their Microsoft account. They still... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by JFBUK, Jun 17, 2020.

  1. JFBUK Win User

    Windows 10 Force authentication back to password from PIN when PIN forgotten


    Hi,


    I am trying to help someone who has locked themselves out of their PC because they have forgotten the PIN to their Microsoft account. They still have their account password so is there a way to force authentication back to password so they can log in and reset their PIN


    Thanks

    :)
     
    JFBUK, Jun 17, 2020
    #1

  2. Have PIN for Windows 10 but need Windows password

    Hi,

    To set up a PIN on your Windows account, we suggest that you follow the steps below:



    • Type the word pin in the search box and select
      Set up PIN sign-in
      .

    • Under the PIN section, click the
      Add
      button.

    • Enter the password for your user account, then click the
      OK button.

    • Follow the instructions on the screen.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Aileen Alf, Jun 17, 2020
    #2
  3. Windows 10 Change password to pin

    Hi Ana,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



    Please share the details.


    • Are you able to log in to your desktop?

    • Do you see any error code along with the error message?
    I suggest you to go through the below steps and check if it helps.

    Follow these steps to set up a PIN on your Windows User Account:




    • Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.

    • Type the word pin into the Search box, then click
      Set up PIN sign-in.

    • Find the “PIN” section and click the Add button.

    • Type in the password for your User Account, then click the
      Ok button.

    • Select and enter a 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.

    • Exit the PIN setup utility.


    From now on you’ll be able to log in to your Windows account by entering your 4 digit PIN instead of your password.



    You can change your PIN at any time by following the steps below:




    • Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.

    • Type the word pin into the Search box, then click Set up PIN sign-in.

    • Find the “PIN” section and click the Change button.

    • Enter your Windows password, then click the
      Ok button.

    • Select and enter a new 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.

    • Click the Finish button.

    • Exit the PIN setup utility.
    Check if it helps.



    I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Jun 17, 2020
    #3
  4. Windows 10 Force authentication back to password from PIN when PIN forgotten

    Authentication using Password+PIN

    Hi,



    Users have hardware Token device and software token application on Mobile.

    So they login using windows password and generates the PIN from hardware Token Device and Mobile apps and enter it in place of PIN for authentication.



    I want help to do the changes in the logon screen; on logon screen it should show only two user.



    1) Administrator 2) Radius user



    It should not show "other user" options. or if shows then users without Password+PIN cant login in that system



    PIN should be compulsory for every users either it local or Domain users.



    Regards,

    Bachchulal varma
     
    bachchulalvarma, Jun 17, 2020
    #4
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