Windows PIN

[Hilloah1]

I removed my PIN.  Microsoft will not help me find my password that is on the locked up notebook.  Here is the message:  Your PIN is no longer available due to a change to the security settings on this device.  Click to set up your PIN again. 

I cannot set up PIN again since I have 2 step verification on my MS account and they will not help me.  I cannot reset my MS password because one of the telephones does not get text and MS uses text to verify.

What steps can I take to open this Notebook?  Thank you.

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@Hilloah1 

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You are going to have to decide whether to remove the two-step verification or perhaps (if it works with the Microsoft login) set an Apps Password.

Not sure what you can do about your phone situation - we cannot help with that.

You could try taking the computer to a Microsoft licensed technician.

Be prepared to show proof of ownership.

What about help from the Community?

Community members are prohibited providing any information that breaches security in the computer or in Windows.

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The long answer that says essentially the same thing:

What to do?

We can help only to the extent of providing basic information.

Following is a compilation of "try / consider" suggestions.

Password Help in the Community

We can assist to the extent of providing basic information.

Community members are prohibited providing any information that can / will breach the computer's security.

Both the "Power On" BIOS password and Windows logon passwords are affected by the restrictions.

NOTE:  Do not respond to anyone who sends you a message (or email) claiming they will help you if you would just give them your private information and a credit card (or any form of payment).

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Our Policy -- Password Help on the Community

According to the Community's Rules of Participation

4d. No posts shall include instructions or directions intended to bypass or subvert security measures, including passwords, locking mechanisms, fingerprint scans, etc., or to bypass any safety measures.

Open website  HP World-Wide Support

 Select your region and follow the prompts

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Available Options

For other than the Power-On BIOS password,

Start Here and work your way down the list of suggestions.

Finding your Product Name, Product Number, or Serial Number

Microsoft Account Login

If you are using a Microsoft Account to log into the computer,

You might  be able to get help from Microsoft.

Reminder:  You can reset your Microsoft password using a different computer

Microsoft Account – Password Reset

When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account

Ask the Community:  Microsoft Community

September 2020

Microsoft Community - Incorrect Password after Windows 10 update – Page 2

Workaround / Solution – Remove trailing space from username

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What else?

A licensed Microsoft Technician can likely provide you access to the computer. 

Be prepared to show proof of ownership.

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What else?

Windows PIN Login issues?

Resolve  login issues with your login PIN through Windows / Microsoft.

 Reset your PIN when you’re signed out on Windows 10

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Fingerprint Sensor / Forced Reset

If the fingerprint sensor suddenly stops working on your computer

OR

If the computer is not issuing errors but still won’t let you log in,

Consider trying a Forced Reset (power reset).

Reminders

 A Forced Reset is NOT a “recovery” and does not remove your data – this reset merely forces the computer to load the Operating System from disk. 

Forced Reset does not harm a healthy system nor does it “fix” problems not related to a clean start.

HP Support Channel - Collection of “how-to” videos

HP Video Gallery - YouTube

• Use Categories to narrow the results. 
• Select your Video

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HP Options - Change / Reset Password - Windows

NOTE:

The last option in the document (Reset) can be used if other solutions fail.

Read the section carefully - you will need to have previously (already) created backups of your personal data to recover your personal files and folders.

HP PCs - Change or Reset the Computer Password (Windows 10)

OR

HP PCs - Resetting Your PC to Resolve Problems (Windows 8.x)

HP Support Channel - Collection of “how-to” videos

HP Video Gallery - YouTube

• Use Categories to narrow the results. 
• Select your Video

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Chromebook - Google Account Login

If you are using a Chromebook / Google Account,

You might be able to get help from Google.

Read the document and then check in “Get more help”

Fix sign-in problems - Chromebook Help - Google Support

HP Support Channel - Collection of “how-to” videos

HP Video Gallery - YouTube

• Use Categories to narrow the results. 
• Select your Video

Resetting Your Google Account Password - Chromebook and Chromebox

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