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

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Gen 13
    Memory
    16GB
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.
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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
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 .
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. TUF Gaming FX705GM
    CPU
    2.20 gigahertz Intel i7-8750H Hyper-threaded 12 cores
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. FX705GM 1.0
    Memory
    24428 Megabytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Intel(R) Display Audio / Realtek(R) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Integrated Monitor (17.3"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    FHD 1920X1080 16:9
    Hard Drives
    2 SSD SATA/NVM Express 1.3
    WDS500G2B0A-00SM50 500.1 GB
    WDCSDAPNUW-1002 256 GB
    PSU
    19V DC 6.32 A 120 W
    Cooling
    Dual Fans
    Mouse
    MS Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    Fiber 1GB Cox -us & 400MB Orange-fr
    Browser
    Edge Canary- Firefox Nightly-Chrome Dev
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    VMs of Windows 11 stable/Beta/Dev/Canary
    VM of XeroLinux- Arch based & Debian 12
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Insider Canary
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS X751BP
    CPU
    AMD Dual Core A6-9220
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R5 M420
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3
    Screen Resolution
    1600X900 16:9
    Hard Drives
    1TB 5400RPM
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.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Gen 13
    Memory
    16GB
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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.
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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!
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. TUF Gaming FX705GM
    CPU
    2.20 gigahertz Intel i7-8750H Hyper-threaded 12 cores
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. FX705GM 1.0
    Memory
    24428 Megabytes
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) UHD Graphics 630 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
    Sound Card
    Intel(R) Display Audio / Realtek(R) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Integrated Monitor (17.3"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    FHD 1920X1080 16:9
    Hard Drives
    2 SSD SATA/NVM Express 1.3
    WDS500G2B0A-00SM50 500.1 GB
    WDCSDAPNUW-1002 256 GB
    PSU
    19V DC 6.32 A 120 W
    Cooling
    Dual Fans
    Mouse
    MS Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    Fiber 1GB Cox -us & 400MB Orange-fr
    Browser
    Edge Canary- Firefox Nightly-Chrome Dev
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    VMs of Windows 11 stable/Beta/Dev/Canary
    VM of XeroLinux- Arch based & Debian 12
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Insider Canary
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS X751BP
    CPU
    AMD Dual Core A6-9220
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R5 M420
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3
    Screen Resolution
    1600X900 16:9
    Hard Drives
    1TB 5400RPM
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