Updated: May 03, 2023
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by Yelyzaveta Tsyplenko
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Laptop doesn't recognize my PIN

Short summary:

  1. If you don't remember your PIN, try logging in with your password.
  2. Follow the instructions sent to your email to reset your PIN.
  3. If you can't remember your challenge phrase, try entering "A1B2C3".
  4. Once you're logged in, change your PIN by going to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options >Windows Hello PIN or PIN (Windows Hello) > I forgot my PIN and then follow the instructions to change it.

Please tell me what operating system is installed on your laptop?

Customer Replay

It's Windows

windows

Can you please tell me, do you not see " log in with different option"?

Customer Replay

Yes
PIN or MS pass word. That pass word I don't remember

Can you please tell me, is the Windows on your laptop Windows 10 or 11?

Customer Replay

11

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The instruction I'm about to send is quite big and contains pictures. Would you prefer the option of receiving it in your email?

Customer Replay

yes

Please, check your email.

Customer Replay

It's asking for a Challenge phrase God knows I don't remember that, It didn't give me password as option.

Top answer

Don't you see an image with a phrase?
Usually, for windows 11, it's supposed to be "A1B2C3"

Customer Replay

I got IN bless you!!

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Great, you were able to unlock your laptop?

Customer Replay

Yes

Top answer

I recommend changing your PIN now to avoid this in the future, please, follow this:
After you're signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options >Windows Hello PIN or PIN (Windows Hello) > I forgot my PIN and then follow the instructions to change it.

Customer Replay

Ok I did it. I'm so proud of me right now. i didn't ahve to call my grand son!

Thank you for choosing our service!

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