Windows 10: Windows forgot pin vs password

I have been using a PIN in Win 10. After going into safe mode then coming back, it started asking for a password and not a PIN. I don't know how to login now.

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forgot password

Hi Tom,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

• Are you using Microsoft account or local account for logging in the computer?

I suggest you to follow steps from the below article “What to do if you forget your Windows password” and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-10

You may also refer to the below article.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/account-reset-password-forgot-faq

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Forgot PIN and Password

Hello,

I forgot my PIN and password for my windows 10 laptop because I didnt use it for a long time

Now i cant connect

I didnt found any "forgot passowrd" link to get my password on outlook.

My outlook is linked to my laptop but they dont have the same password.

When i enter my old PIN this message show up :





Can i get anyway to reset my pass using outlook ?

Thank you.

 

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.