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The thread discusses troubleshooting a login prompt that appears to ask for a PIN or administrator password, with the original poster confused about the credentials needed. Responders clarify that the prompt is not for an Outlook password but likely for an administrator PIN or password, especially if the account lacks administrative privileges. The conversation concludes with members noting there’s no formal way to close or mark the thread as solved, suggesting the issue remains open for future reference.

LaurantWOlf

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An image from 'What password do I need for this? (picture included)'. User Account Control prompt requesting PIN for Microsoft Management Console access.
 

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If it's asking for pin or password then the account you are running as is not a member of the administrators group. You'd need to enter an administrator username and (password or pin)

Neemobeer

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It's asking for your pin, not password. If you want to use your outlook.com account password select 'More choices'
 

LaurantWOlf

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It's asking for your pin, not password. If you want to use your outlook.com account password select 'More choices'
actually this screenshot is taken from a YouTube video. From what I've researched it is askiing for administrator pin / password. But I don't know where to find this or what the actual password is.
 

Neemobeer

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If it's asking for pin or password then the account you are running as is not a member of the administrators group. You'd need to enter an administrator username and (password or pin)
 

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LaurantWOlf

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I tried entering nothing as the password and it worked. :confused:;) Sorry i was being dumb. Does anyone know how to close a thread or mark it as "solved"
 

Mike

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I tried entering nothing as the password and it worked. :confused:;) Sorry i was being dumb. Does anyone know how to close a thread or mark it as "solved"
Hah. There used to be a way to mark threads as solved or "best answer" but nobody really used it. :)
 

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Also we don't really close threads in case the issue flares up again.