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I'm trying to convert my windows installation partition from MBR to GPT. I need to access advanced startup -> troubleshooting -> command prompt.
To get there I need to insert my password. I tried my admin PC user PIN and my Microsoft account password and both were refused/incorrect. Which password should I use here?
Im following the steps here: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-convert-mbr-disk-gpt-move-bios-uefi-windows-10
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Dear Roberto
you are at the Advanced Startup Command Prompt login screen, and it's asking for the password of the displayed user account.
Straight Answer:
✅ You must enter the full account password — not your PIN, and not your Microsoft account password unless the account is actually linked to a Microsoft account.
Best Regards,
Where I can find that password or reset it? I only remember ever using my pin since I ever installed windows in this machine. In my mind my PIN is my user account password.
I also tried to leave the password blank and it did no work.
Thanks in advance