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isplicee
Jan 02, 2026Copper Contributor
problem with local win 11 account
this is a long problem so bear with me after updating bios and booting into windows i try logging in using my pin but get an error about having to use my password even though i never set one up and t...
CyrusIronwood
Jan 07, 2026Iron Contributor
- After updating BIOS and booting into Windows, you can't log in with your PIN.
- You get an error prompting for a password, even though you never set one up.
- Attempts to reset the password haven't worked.
- Using Hirons CDBoot tools, you switched your account to a local account, which initially resolved some issues.
- Despite switching, your account still seems to be registered as a Microsoft account.
- You’re unable to use features that require a Microsoft account, and trying to play Minecraft gives an error.
- Creating a new account and logging in with a different Microsoft account still prompts for a Windows password, even though none are set.