cannot finish setting up my pc

Kevin Seymore 0 Reputation points
2026-10-08T20:05:22.5766667+00:00

I have a new laptop and during the setup I put the wrong email in the microsoft setup and i cant access to change it it is asking for a pin

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in
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  1. Manoel Barros 22,250 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-09T00:39:19.4866667+00:00

    Hi!

    Even if the email address were incorrect, you would still need to enter the email password, and after that, you would be prompted to create a PIN. Therefore, it is important to know the exact steps you took—whether you managed to get past the initial setup or are currently on the lock screen...

    If you aren't sure, you can send screenshots, but please remove any personal information before posting.

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  2. Kevin Seymore 0 Reputation points
    2026-10-08T20:22:54.57+00:00

    laptop will not connect to the internet

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  3. Kevin Seymore 0 Reputation points
    2026-10-08T20:06:45.9366667+00:00

    i dont have the password its not my email it was typed in error

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    2026-10-08T20:05:36.7433333+00:00

    If setup is blocked because the wrong Microsoft account email was entered and Windows is asking for a PIN, use one of these supported paths:

    1. Try signing in with the Microsoft account password instead of PIN.
      • On the sign-in screen, select Sign-in options.
      • Choose Password if it is available.
      • After signing in, go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
      • Select PIN (Windows Hello) and remove or change the PIN.
    2. If PIN setup is broken and password sign-in is not available, start in Safe Mode with Networking.
      • On the sign-in screen, select Power.
      • Hold Shift and select Restart.
      • Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
      • Press 5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
      • At sign-in, select Sign-in options and choose Password.
      • After signing in, open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
      • Remove the existing PIN (Windows Hello), restart normally, then set up a new PIN if needed.
    3. If the wrong email is being used as security info for account verification, replace the security information.
      • On the verification screen, select I don't have any of these and follow the prompts to replace the security information.
      • Important: changing security information can take 30 days to take effect.
    4. If the PC is still unusable and access cannot be recovered, reset the PC and set it up again with the correct Microsoft account.
      • Warning: Remove everything deletes files on the device.
      • From Windows Recovery, use Advanced options > Reset this PC > Remove Everything.

    If the device is already signed in and only the PIN needs to be changed, use Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > PIN (Windows Hello), then select Change PIN or I forgot my PIN.

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