https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:31:06 +0000 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:13:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21223 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21223&PID=94347&title=locked-out-of-microsoft-after-2t-ssd#94347 Author: threadzipper1957
Subject: 21223
Posted: 10 Mar 2022 at 8:13pm

sorry for the delay.
When using a microsoft account, you can set the pin, and this process is entirely handled by Microsoft, no way around it.
In future, install with a local account, and don't use the Microsoft account.
With Windows 10 you can always use a local account, just unplug the LAN cable or click "I don't have internet"
Windows 11 is different, with the Home edition, you MUST use a Microsoft account, with the Pro version, you also use a local account]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 20:13:08 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21223&PID=94347&title=locked-out-of-microsoft-after-2t-ssd#94347 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21223&PID=93032&title=locked-out-of-microsoft-after-2t-ssd#93032 Author: dillenger1
Subject: 21223
Posted: 13 Feb 2022 at 12:21pm

so I bought a Samsung 2T 970evo plus SSD to upgrade my asrock b450m/ac (only takes one name m.2). I transferred files to a external HD and cloned my OS. After getting everything back together I was stuck booting from the os from the motherboard. I didn't see an option for installing from external HD.

so I removed the Samsung ssd and reinstalled the original 500gb ssd. after startup I was asked for my Microsoft pin and needed 2 factor verification. Well that usually would be fine. but I just changed jobs. I used my work phone and email for my 2 factor verification. is there another way? Microsoft is saying I have to wait 15 days now after changing my security phone number.]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2022 12:21:42 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21223&PID=93032&title=locked-out-of-microsoft-after-2t-ssd#93032