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Forgot 4 digit pin for sign on my windows pc, how to reset it
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Therissa Ward
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Not sure what version of windows using. Found old laptop, can NOT login on my laptop because I don't remember pin. How do I get in and change my 4-digit pin?
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Therissa Ward 0 Reputation points
2025-06-23T21:39:27.9+00:00 Forgot 4 digit pin for sign on to my windows pc, how to reset it from another laptop
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quietman7 MVP Alumni 0 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2025-07-02T21:55:12.5533333+00:00 What version of Windows am I running?
Which version of Windows do I have?
If you have forgotten your Pin, please refer to this Support & Help articles: Change or Reset Your PIN in Window
Reset your PIN when you aren't signed in.
- If the option I forgot my PIN is available, select it and follow the instructions to reset your PIN. If there are multiple accounts on the device, choose the one you need to reset. This option is only available for Microsoft accounts, not for local accounts
- If the option I forgot my PIN is not available, you must sign in with your password and then reset the PIN from the Settings app. Select Sign-in options and then select Enter your password How to reset your PIN if you have also forgotten your password ... Change or reset your PIN when you're already signed in ...
Other options to reset your PIN include using the Command Prompt: To reset the PIN if you can sign-in, follow the directions provided in Reset Forgotten PIN in Windows 11, Method 2 for using a Command Prompt with the net user command. To reset the PIN if you cannot sign-in, you can use the Command Prompt with the net user command after restarting in Safe Mode (WinRE). To do this, follow the directions provided here (Step 1 - Step 3).
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