Windows 10: Forgot pin & cannot reset the pin because I updated my security information and therefore...

For some reason the fingerprint option is not working. It says I need to use my pin, but I cannot remember it. I have tried every possible combo I can think of. When I click “reset pin,” it prompts me to login to my account with my email and password. But because I just updated my security information, I can not go any further as it is pending for 30 days. What can I do? I need to use my laptop asap.

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PIN stoped working for no reason

Hi Anturaju,

You can use PIN to add more security to your account. If you forgot your PIN, you can change it by doing the steps below:

• Press Windows + I to open Windows Settings.
• Click Accounts.
• Click Sign-in options.
• Click the link I forgot my PIN to prompt you to another window.
• Click Continue to start resetting your forgotten PIN.
• In Set up a PIN window, type your desired PIN in
  New PIN and Confirm PIN.
• Click OK to finish.

Please inform us if you have successfully established a new PIN in your account.

 

Unable to reset pin

Trying to reset Microsoft PIN, when trying the steps in settings, forgot pin, try to reset, screen message wait a moment then does nothing. How can I get the pin reset?

 

how to reset pin number

Hi,

Step 1: In the Lock screen, click on the I forgot my PIN link.

Step 2: Enter your Microsoft account password and click Next.

Step 3: If you have two-step verification turned on for your Microsoft account, you have to enter the recovery email address or phone number to verify your ownership.

Step 4: Enter the security code you’ve received from Microsoft, and click Next.

Step 5: Click on Continue to confirm. A popup will appear and you’re prompted to set up a PIN. Enter at least a minimum 4 digit new PIN number you want for your Microsoft account

After resetting PIN successfully, you can now sign in to Windows 10 with your Microsoft account using the new PIN. However, the "I forgot my PIN" option is only available at the sign-in screen when using a Microsoft account. If you are using a local account,
follow steps in Option 2.

If you are using a local account and forgot your PIN code, log in with your password and follow these steps below to reset your PIN.

Step 1: On your lock screen, under the PIN entry box, select Sign-in options and sign in with your password.

Step 2: Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, and click on I forgot my PIN.

Step 3: Type your account password and click OK.

Step 4: Enter your new PIN in the fields and click OK. Then a new PIN is created.

Good luck