Windows 11 Sign Issues with Challenge Phrase

Anonymous
2022-02-21T06:28:10+00:00

Hi,

I am trying to sign into my laptop as normal, but it says my password has been entered incorrectly so I have to enter the challenge phrase A1B2C3 and then my password. I know my password is correct but it keeps locking me out saying it is incorrect. I've followed Windows 11 tutorials to fix login issues but none mention the challenge phrase, which seems to be our issue.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-11T04:49:30+00:00

    Had same issue, the challenge phrase is literally what it says - you just have to enter A1B2C3 and it lets you try your PIN again. Hope this helps

    It worked I'm in my computer Love you guys.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-10-13T23:47:54+00:00

    Hi Denny, Ifixed my "Challenge Question" issue by doing a total reset. This is not ideal if you have a large list of files, photos etc. as you will lose everything unless it has been previously backed up. There are several points available if you are able to google the problem. Unfortunately these suggestions did not work for me but did work for others. Hope this is helpful.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-10-13T16:31:10+00:00

    New laptop will not except anything for login information

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-12-10T20:37:59+00:00

    ...

    SO, i set this up, and started to TEST this. AFTER FIVE ATTEMPTS, microsoft gives me the challenge phrase, and even allows me to enter my PASSWORD (bypassing the PIN in windows "hello") as login.

    THIS IS NUTS !

    I specifically WANT the machine to lock up after 10 unsuccessful attempts ...

    I casually wondered about this when I've had to deal with the problem (now with two separate clients).

    I thought it seemed like a security flaw, and upon further consideration, it is very definitely a SERIOUS SECURITY ISSUE.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-12-10T16:50:11+00:00

    Windows 11 home

    group policy editor -

    ACCOUNT LOCKOUT threshold 10 attempts. that means, if 10 wrong attempts, computer locks up for 5 minutes (lockout duration).

    I WANT this behavior, it is a tablet pc, and if it is traveling, nobody can use brute force to break in.

    SO, i set this up, and started to TEST this. AFTER FIVE ATTEMPTS, microsoft gives me the challenge phrase, and even allows me to enter my PASSWORD (bypassing the PIN in windows "hello") as login.

    THIS IS NUTS !

    I specifically WANT the machine to lock up after 10 unsuccessful attempts, and do not want alternatives to get in (passwords are all backed up, PINS are all backed up, so forgetting is not an issue)

    HOW to enforce the policies i set up in group policy editor?

    thanks

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