Questions tagged [pin]
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Unable to set or remove a login PIN on Windows 10
After my computer decided to run some updates, I was unable to login with my PIN. I had to do a password reset. I'm trying to re-enable the PIN, but I'm having difficulties.
I'm in Settings > ...
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What was this DIG (or may be D G ) Interface on IDE (PATA) CD Writer?
I hope this question is in scope for this site.
While I was just about to throw away my very old internal CD Writer (PATA Interface) in E-Waste, I saw two pins on its extreme left back panel ...
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Bitlocker + TPM + PIN + error code 0x80310031
When I try to add PIN protection to my bitlocker set-up I get the following error:
ERROR: An error occurred (code 0x80310031): This key protector cannot
be added. Only one key protector of this ...
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Are these CPU pins bent on this motherboard?
I don't know if it's supposed to look like this or not, since I'm building my first PC. I'm using a Z270-a Pro motherboard. I would guess that, yes, these are definitely bent, but it's exactly one-...
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Windows 10 fingerprint login changes default login method back to password
I have a Lenovo laptop running Windows 10 that I use both standalone when I'm on the go, and connected through a dock to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse when I'm at home.
When I'm out, I use the ...
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What's the point of pads without any IC attached to them found in some boards?
I've come across many motherboards (or even generic electronics boards) that have what seem to be pads that should be attached to some IC, but are left disconnected.
What's the purpose of them?
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How do I get rid of my PIN on Window 10?
I am just getting started using a Windows 10 based tablet computer; every time I want to use my new computer now, ever time the screen times out, I have to use my email password.
I also do not want ...
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Why do some DDR4 have pins of unequal length?
I just found some DDR4 memory modules having shorter pins on left and right halves.
I saw it by chance in a Kingston datasheet. And when I looked at two DDR4 Kingston modules next to me I saw it too.
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I set my bitlocker preboot pin in Arabic
I was trying to set a preboot pin for bitlocker for my laptop. I enabled extended and set the pin in Arabic (thought it wid be more secure). Now at the pin entry page, the keyboard layout is in en-us. ...
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15 pin COM Header on motherboard
On a Lenovo M81 motherboard there is a 15 pin header labelled "COM2".
I know that some serial interfaces can have 15 pins, but thought the most modern variation is 9 pin. I would have expected a 9 ...
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Is it possible to lock single modern apps via PIN on Windows 10?
My customer wants to lock single apps on Windows 10 via PIN; does anyone know if this is possible?
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Can't access into Windows 10 session after update
Last day I used Windows 10, Windows updated. A few days after updating (and no one had access to the computer), I tried to log in into my Windows 10 user session but I couldn't, I enter my login pin ...
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How to check if the wires from a 2-pin fan connector are swapped?
I have a 120mm 2-pin fan from an old power supply that I wish to use as a case fan and the closest fan model I can find that matches my fan in appearance is this; however, the color of the wires in ...
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Windows 10 PIN - RDP
I have a user with a Windows 10 machine - they have linked it to their MS account, and they use a PIN to access the machine. We have a few people who share the machine so the users know what the PIN ...
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PIN in Windows 10: how safe?
Windows 10 enables users to sign in to their device using a PIN (so called Passport PIN). Normally is PIN a simple four-digit code and I wonder how can it be safe?
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Can I Bypass both MS Passcode and PIN on Windows 10?
How can I disable both MS Passcode and PIN on Windows 10?
I am currently required to enter PIN number everytime my PC wakes up from sleep mode. I changed the Settings in the Sign-in Options to never ...
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What is this cable which came with my chassis fans?
I ordered 3 chassis fans for my PC but I have only 2 connector pins left on my motherboard, so I was looking at a female to male Y splitter for the connector when I found this in the box:
What is the ...
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Finding the power pins on an Acer TC 220 motherboard
I am trying to move the internals of an acer TC 220 into a different case, but I'm struggling to find the pins to connect the power and reset switches to.
The only labeling th MB has is "DAA78L/...
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Windows 10 select default login option
I have created a PIN to make logging in on my laptop a bit faster. Now the problem is, that, by default, my laptop asks me for my password. This is somewhat annoying, since it takes 2 clicks to switch ...
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Broken connectors / pins on graphics card
My graphics card stopped working from time to time. So now I took it out and had a look on it. I discovered that some pins seem to be broken.
Can this make fatal damage to a card? Because it looks ...
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Old PC case, new motherboard, connector incompatibility
I have an old PC desktop case, about from the ddr1 / single core k7 era.
I've modernized it into a much newer desktop machine (centralized around an MSI 970A motherboard, if it matters).
Everything ...
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Is a Windows 10 device bricked when you don't remember the password and a wrong PIN has been entered three times?
I was given an HP stream tablet some months ago as a gift and upgraded it to Windows 10 when it came out.
The friend who gave it to me quickly set it to PIN and I forgot the password as I never used ...
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How to find the WPS PIN for my Brother MFC-J6910DW Printer?
I am trying to connect my laptop to my Brother MFC-J6910DW printer, but I lost the WPS PIN for the printer when we moved recently. It is not shown on the printer or the original box either. What can ...
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Remove/disable PIN Windows 10?
I have a PIN code on setup so I can quickly unlock my device. Its quick but not very secure so I would like to go back to a password, is this possible?
I couldn't find anything in the settings.
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How to use PIN for Windows 10 in a proper way, especially when you have multiple PCs?
When installing Windows 10, the installation mentioned "Password is so yesterday", and suggested using PIN as a password for the machine, and said PIN is per machine, while password is for the MSN ...
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If a pin was bent during CPU installation would the machine have started at all?
Realistically, if a Pin was bent during install would it have turned on and ran for 30 minutes or so before cutting out, or would it just have not started even once?
The machine turned on first time, ...
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Broke off D2+ pin from the F_USB30 header
I bought a new PC with a Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI
I had to reseat the connector and accidentally bent and subsequently broke off the D2+ pin. What will be the consequence of this?
Thanks for your ...
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How to add & remove windows 10 pin sign-in?
I'm testing windows 10 build 9926. Fresh install.
I'm having problems with pin sign-in option.
1. I've added a pin and restarted it and could only sign-in with password.
2. I tried to remove my pin ...
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Windows 8.1: Delayed PIN or picture logon after booting
When ever i turn ON my Windows 8.1 laptop, I can instantly login with my password, as I would expect.
However, if I use my PIN instead, the system mostly freezes for about one minute: The input box ...
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How to change SIM card PIN code in Windows 8.1
On a Windows 8.1 notebook with integrated SIM card slot (not a Windows phone), how do I change the SIM card's PIN code?
I tried to find a screen that allows me to do that. I cannot put the SIM in my ...
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How to determine if it's a motherboard or CPU issue? [closed]
Note that I read the main suggested question and my situation is different, so that's why I'm asking again.
I'll explain everything in detail (this will be a little long, but I'll make it as short ...
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AMD Phenom 2 x4 955 Pin out
I broke 2-3 pins of my AMD Phenom 2 x4 955 Black Edition.
Now, I am trying to find its pin configuration. I cant get its pin out or its data sheet.
I tried using a copper wire. I dropped it in the ...
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How to pin modern ie to the taskbar?
Regarding the new Windows 8.1 Update 1's ability to pin modern apps to the task bar, I have a problem - I cannot pin the modern IE to the taskbar. When I right click and set "Pin to taskbar" it pins ...
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When I upgraded to OS X Mavericks it asks for System Pin
When I upgraded from Lion to OS X Mavericks from the App Store, it completed then I restarted my computer and then it said...
Please enter your system pin lock to continue
Or something along the ...
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How to recover Windows 8 without password?
I would normally log in with a PIN to use my laptop, but all of a sudden the "Sign-In Options" button used to enter a PIN had disappeared, and I was only able to enter a password, which I do not know. ...
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"Extra" pins on WD MyPassport hard drive controller board
I know that these pins are not "extra" but I'd like to know what they do... Are they jumpers like the old IDE hard drives had?
The drive doesn't want to spin up anymore and I'd like to learn as much ...
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How can I pin Backup and Restore to the start menu?
I want to pin Backup and Restore to the start menu since I use it so much, but it appears to be impossible.
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Deskpins / Afloat Alternative Mac Mavericks
When I was on PC i loved deskpins. Afloat is a similar app for mac.
I am having trouble getting the Github app to run after compiling and archiving with xCode. https://github.com/millenomi/afloat/
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Pinning Folders To The Taskbar In Windows 8?
Whilst application shortcuts and programs can be pinned to the taskbar in all recent version of Windows including Windows 8. I can't find a way to pin folders to the taskbar for quick access in ...
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folder won't show up in jumplist
I use the jumplist of explorer to pin folders that I use often. I have a folder with all my game shortcuts and on Windows 7 I always had a link to it pinned on the explorer icon. But since moving to ...
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Compatibility between 3 pin and 4 pin fan connectors
Can I plug a 4 pin fan to a 3 pin header?
If I were to use a Rosewill Model RCW-FPS-401 12" PWM Splitter
to split a 4 pin header in my motheboard to three 3 pin headers, would I still be able to take ...
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Windows 8: Delayed PIN or picture logon after booting
After rebooting my Windows 8 laptop, I can instantly login with my password, as I would expect.
However, if I use my PIN instead, the system mostly freezes for about one minute: The input box ...
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What is the purpose of PIN logon in Windows 8? [closed]
Windows 8 has got a new feature that allows you to login to your computer using a 4-digit PIN code:
Over the years we've been taught that we should always protect our accounts with secure passwords ...
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Launch multiple copies of a program pinned to Windows 7 taskbar [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Launch App multiple times from a Pinned Shortcut
Using Taskbar buttons set as Never combine and the Classic skin (if that matters), how do I launch multiple copies of a ...
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Is there any way to pin more than 6 items to the quickplay screen in Zuneware?
I use the Zune software for my media playing on my laptop, and it lets you pin things (albums, artists, playlists, etc.) to the homescreen for quick access to your favorite items.
Stupid thing ...
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How to pin NetBeans to Windows 8 (x64) taskbar?
I've googled around and it seems that I'm not the only one with the problem, however I couldn't find the solution. Maybe someone around here has figured it out.
The problem is that netbeans.exe is ...
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Bluetooth pairing on the command line in Ubuntu 11.10
I'm using Ubuntu 11.10 and try to connect to a Bluetooth device from the command line but I always need to enter the PIN in a graphical dialog box. The commands I use:
root@ubuntu:~# hcitool scan
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Is USB Data + wire supposed to have grounding?
Whenever I am connecting a LED to USB's red cable (5V) and Data + (white cable), the led turns ON, although the light isn't that bright as if i would connect it to GND (black cable) instead of Data +. ...
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How to fix an ancient Windows XP start menu bug?
I dual-boot Windows 7 and Windows XP. I still use Windows XP for some old software, but I never allow it to go online - the ethernet drivers are disabled in case I forget to power off the cable modem.
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Custom folder with subitems in Start menu in Windows 7? [duplicate]
Is it possible to pin a folder containing sub items in the Start menu in Windows 7?
I want my custom files to be visible to users via the Start Menu, much like recent files are shown as a sub menu ...
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