YOUR PIN IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE DUE TO A CHANGE TO THE SECURITY SETTINGS ON YOUR DEVICE.

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Anonymous
2021-12-30T02:44:31+00:00

I am unable to set-up a new PIN as it asks for a security code to be sent on a number I no longer have. I just updated my number on microsoft accounts and it says will take 30 days before it takes effect. Now I can't even log into my laptop. No option for password login or to change to a local account. Someone HELP!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-05-14T07:18:15+00:00

    I am unable to set-up a new PIN as it asks for a security code to be sent on a number I no longer have. I just updated my number on microsoft accounts and it says will take 30 days before it takes effect. Now I can't even log into my laptop. No option for password login or to change to a local account. Someone HELP!!!

    PIN is no longer available due to a change to the security settings on this device. You can set up your PIN again by going to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-05-14T07:19:12+00:00

    but how much time

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-05-26T16:19:31+00:00

    Hi, I’m having the same issue.. I do have a secondary email for my Microsoft account but when I get the prompt to send code to my email it does not allow me to change the email to my secondary email.. there is no option for it. Only option is to just send code, and I do not ever receive the code. Am I screwed, will I have to reset my pc to factory setting?

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