Solved How do I change PIN (Windows Hello)


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Dudley

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Brand new HP Envy desktop with Win 11, I selected a simple PIN during the activation (it works just fine) and I would like to change it. However I don't see how, it says "This option is currently unavailable".

I am sure it is something trivial. Thanks!


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Windows Build/Version
Win 11 Version 22H2

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This is the first tut to read up on:

www.elevenforum.com

Change PIN for Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the PIN for your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

Don't forget to see if the 4 related tut's at the bottom of Brink's tut may be a better fit.
 

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Try to switch back to local account:
settings->accounts->your info->then click on sign in with a local account instead
Reboot: Login with local account
Now go back in to and change from Local Account to Hello / Pin .
 

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OAT said:
Try to switch back to local account:
settings->accounts->your info->then click on sign in with a local account instead
Reboot: Login with local account
Now go back in to and change from Local Account to Hello / Pin .
Click to expand...
Thank you thank you. That was it - switching to local account did the trick. <relief>

I wish they mentioned that in the Change PIN tutorial.
 

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Dudley said:
I wish they mentioned that in the Change PIN tutorial.
Click to expand...
Brink has been watching your thread and you might get that added.
 

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Windows 11 Pro (x64) Version 23H2 Used Enable...2.10 gigahertz Intel 12th Gen Core i7-1270015.78 of 16 Gigabytes Usable Installed MemoryIntel(R) UHD Graphics 770 [Display adapter]
OS
Windows 11 Pro (x64) Version 23H2 Used Enablement Package (build 22631.2861)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Acer Aspire TC-1760 1.0
CPU
2.10 gigahertz Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700
Motherboard
Acer Aspire TC-1760 1.0 Bus: 100 megahertz UEFI: American Megatrends Inc. R01-A4 02/21/2022
Memory
15.78 of 16 Gigabytes Usable Installed Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) UHD Graphics 770 [Display adapter]
Sound Card
Realtek(R) Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer KA242Y A (24.0"vis, s/n 6243003C23E00, October 2022)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
c: (NTFS on drive 1) * 510.74 GB SSD
d: (NTFS on drive 0) 1.00 TB 7200rpm SATA HHD
* Operating System is installed on c:
PSU
300w OEM
Case
OEM
Cooling
OEM
Keyboard
OEM
Mouse
Logitech M325 add-on
Internet Speed
Vz Fios; Png 20ms DL 110.82Mbps UL 122.49Mbps | speedtest
Browser
FireFox (64bit) Updated Regulary, now at 125.0.3 (64bit)
Antivirus
Windows Security | Came with Norton Ultra trial but has since been uninstalled
Other Info
Canon MG3200 Printer
Dudley said:
Thank you thank you. That was it - switching to local account did the trick. <relief>

I wish they mentioned that in the Change PIN tutorial.
Click to expand...
Happy for you!
 

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    All Branches but ReleaseAMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 3200-4500 Mhz 8 cores x 232 GB DDR5Radeon Graphic / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB...
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    All Branches but Release
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Nitro ANV15-51
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 3200-4500 Mhz 8 cores x 2
    Motherboard
    Sportage_RBH
    Memory
    32 GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphic / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    AMD/Realtek(R) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Integrated Monitor (15.3"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    FHD 1920X1080 16:9 144Hz
    Hard Drives
    KINGSTON OM8SEP4512Q-AA 1TB
    Western Digital 256GB
    PSU
    19V DC 6.32 A 120 W
    Cooling
    Dual Fans
    Mouse
    MS Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    Fiber 1GB Cox -us & 1GB Orange-fr
    Browser
    Edge Canary- Firefox Nightly-Chrome Dev-Chrome Dev
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 BetaAMD A9-94208 GB of DDR4AMD Radeon R5
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Beta
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus X751BP
    CPU
    AMD A9-9420
    Memory
    8 GB of DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R5
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 1 TB
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