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55032582 20 Reputation points
2026-02-15T21:59:23.14+00:00

how can I my windows device. Before i will remove and unlink my Microsoft account.

now i went unlock my windows device


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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-15T21:59:32.35+00:00
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    To unlock your Windows device, you can follow these steps:

    1. Get the Network Adapter ID: Use the following command to get the network adapter ID for your device:
         account.currentNetwork.networkAdapter.networkAdapterId
      
    2. Create an IMbnInterfaceManager Instance: You need to create an instance of the IMbnInterfaceManager.
    3. Advise to IMbnPinManagerEvents and IMbnPinEvents: Register for these events to get the PIN state and unblock/unlock results.
    4. Get the IMbnInterface: Pass the network adapter ID into IMbnInterfaceManager::GetInterface to get an IMbnInterface for the device.
    5. Get the IMbnPinManager: Call IMbnInterface::QueryInterface to get an IMbnPinManager interface for the device.
    6. Get the PIN State: Use IMbnPinManager::GetPinState to check the PIN state of the device.
    7. Determine Lock Status: Check how the device is locked or blocked using the MBN_PIN_INFO::pinState parameter.
    8. Get the IMbnPin Interface: Call IMbnPinManager::GetPin to get the appropriate PIN.
    9. Enter or Unblock the PIN: Depending on the lock status, call either IMbnPin::Enter or IMbnPin::Unblock.
    10. Listen for Results: Use IMbnPinEvents to know whether the unlock or unblock operation was successful.

    After unlocking your device, you can proceed to remove and unlink your Microsoft account if you wish.

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  1. 55032582 20 Reputation points
    2026-02-23T19:36:46.8633333+00:00

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    I need Unlock my lost device please help me anyone

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  2. 55032582 20 Reputation points
    2026-02-16T16:05:16.8833333+00:00

    I need unlocked my windows device please 🙏

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  3. 55032582 20 Reputation points
    2026-02-16T16:01:42.43+00:00

    I need unlocked my Windows device Please

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  4. TaoLi 68,810 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-16T03:23:47.8233333+00:00

    Hello,

    What message is displayed on the screen now? Could you please provide a screenshot?

    Is it a password error, account lockout, or a request for a recovery key?

    Is the device a personal computer or a company/school computer?


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