I restarted my Windows 8.1 notebook into safe mode, and now I need to login with a password.
Normally I login with my pin number. I don't remember setting up a password, but it won't accept an empty one.
update: I configured booting into safe mode with the program msconfig
, so now it probably always starts in safe mode. Is there a way to change this into normal mode?
- I want to boot into normal mode
- I want Win 8.1 is ask for a PIN instead of password at logon
How can I achieve this?
Best Answer
Firstly, make sure you've selected
Normal Startup
, or at leastSelective Startup
with System Services enabled inmsconfig
And make sure you uncheck
Safe boot
Once you're booting in
Normal Startup
, the service that handles PIN login will be re-enabled (only password is available in Safe Mode or Diagnostic Mode).After that, login using your PIN once (clicking the icon below), it will then default to PIN from then onwards.