Windows 10: I cannot log into my computer. It is asking for PIN

Discus and support I cannot log into my computer. It is asking for PIN in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I cannot log into my computer. It is asking for PIN how do i reset a pin if i m not logged in and cannot go to settings [ATTACH] * Moved from... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by IrinaK2, Mar 12, 2021.

  1. IRINAK2
    IrinaK2 Win User

    I cannot log into my computer. It is asking for PIN

    IrinaK2, Mar 12, 2021
    #1
  2. ROBELENE WIN
    Robelene Win Win User

    pin log in

    Hi Keith,

    You can change your PIN by following the steps below:

    • Open Settings (keyboard shortcut: Windows + I) > Accounts >
      Sign-in options.
    • Under PIN, click on Change.
    • Enter your current PIN, enter and confirm the new PIN, then click OK.

    Let us know if you have any other questions.
     
    Robelene Win, Mar 12, 2021
    #2
  3. RUZ SAN
    Ruz San Win User
    Lost the ability to log into Windows 10 with PIN

    Hi Przemyslaw,

    Some system components may be missing or corrupted, causing the problem you are facing to occur. Before we can fully address this, please answer some things so we can understand this better:

    • Did this start after updates were installed on the computer?
    • Does the same situation happen when you add a pin as your sign-in option in Windows Settings?

    Since you have tried adding the option in Control Panel, let's see if there will be a difference when we do it in Windows Settings. Follow these steps:

    • Click on Start.
    • Open Settings.
    • Choose Accounts.
    • Go to Sign-in options.
    • Under PIN, click on Add.

    You can also try the suggestions posted by John Rubdy on this

    page    .

    Let us know if the steps above help you set up a PIN on your computer.

    Regards.
     
    Ruz San, Mar 12, 2021
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  4. MATTMAN565
    mattman565 Win User

    I cannot log into my computer. It is asking for PIN

    Log-in Pin is incorrect after Anniversary update


    I had the same issue after my update on Windows 10. I knew that my pin hadn't changed but it was saying it was incorrect. So I said that I forgot my pin and it started going through the steps to reset the pin entered my regular password and when the window popped up to set a new pin I said cancel and then I chose the option to set my pin later. I exited the screen, logged off logged back in, and set up a new pin which happened to be the same pin I had before and it worked. If this still doesn't work I can show step by step screen shots if you need. I have a surface 3 with Windows 10 fully updated 10.0.14393.0
     
    mattman565, Mar 12, 2021
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