Windows 10: Windows 10 Sign-In PIN Error

My home laptop is running on Windows 10. I recently received a "notice" under my Update & Security that my "PC doesn't currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11". I'm not trying to install Windows 11 nor did I actively do anything. I did run the PC Health Check recommended in the Windows screen and that took me through a series of steps and now, as a result, I have to sign-in with my Microsoft password. I can no longer use the PIN I had been using for the past 4 years. Also when I go into the Sign-In options to set-up a PIN I get the following error message "Som

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Windows 10 PIN Sign-in

Hi Pat,

It is possible that the PIN set in an earlier build does not work after reinstalling Windows 10. To better assist you, we'd like clarify few things:

• Which build and version of Windows 10 is installed on your computer?
• Which build and version of Windows 10 are you using before reinstalling Windows?
• Have you tried resetting your PIN?
• Did you get any error messages after you verified the PIN you entered?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
article on how you can reset your PIN.

Keep us posted if you need additional help.

 

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.

 

Microsoft Passport errors during PIN creation


Microsoft Passport errors during PIN creation

Source and more: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/...g-pin-creation