Windows 10: Windows11 sign-in pin is no longer valid

Discus and support Windows11 sign-in pin is no longer valid in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Changed CMOS battery on my desktop PC and now my Win11 PIN is now longer valid. How can I log-in? The PC is connected to a hard-wired network, yet the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by EdThomas3, Apr 24, 2025.

  1. EdThomas3 Win User

    Windows11 sign-in pin is no longer valid


    Changed CMOS battery on my desktop PC and now my Win11 PIN is now longer valid. How can I log-in? The PC is connected to a hard-wired network, yet the message displayed say's I'm offline and to sign in with the last password used on this device. I have tried all last passwords and still not able to sign-on.

    :)
     
    EdThomas3, Apr 24, 2025
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  2. 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.
     
    Karthicka_R, Apr 24, 2025
    #2
  3. Anne Fuj Win User
    Can't use my PIN to login any longer

    Hi Tim,

    To further assist you in signing in to your Windows computer, you can follow the steps provided below:


    • From your
      lockscreen, check if the "Sign-in option" is available.

    • Then click the option to use PIN.

    • Enter PIN.


    If that didn't work, we highly suggest that you create a new account/PIN that you can use to log in to your computer.

    For more information on how to create a user account in Windows, you can click in this

    support article
    .

    Let us know if you need further help.
     
    Anne Fuj, Apr 24, 2025
    #3
  4. Rose Cal Win User

    Windows11 sign-in pin is no longer valid

    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.
     
    Rose Cal, Apr 24, 2025
    #4
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