Urgent! - Security concern. Someone with my laptop has my Windows security code.
Urgent! - Security concern. Someone with my laptop has my Windows security code.
Your Windows account is linked to your work laptop, but the staff recognize your "Windows Pin." Since this pin is tied to the device, they can access it. To prevent them from logging in, you’ll need to disable or remove the pin from their system. Check your device settings or contact IT support for guidance on securing your account.
I considered that the PIN is tied to that Windows account, meaning if the account is turned off, the password and PIN will remain unchanged by default. Others might add their views, but that’s my perspective. I haven’t confirmed it myself. Ugh, this seems off, though—it’s been around for a while. Maybe they’ve updated it? (They mention you can’t remove the PIN from afar at all): https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/wind...71d1e35b60
They can't prevent you from accessing the laptop. It was your personal device, and they have a method to log in without the PIN. If you're concerned about them altering your Microsoft account, they can't do that. Any updates need the password, not just the PIN, which you likely haven't shared before.
I mentioned a work laptop that was simply a regular one purchased from PC World. I installed Windows using my account.
They retrieved the work laptop and you’re limited to Windows there only. Disconnect it from your Windows account by accessing the web version of Windows. Task completed. I assumed there was a bigger problem, but it’s actually minor.
It seems it was a standard laptop with only your account active. I've already tried that before. Even though they remember the pin for your Windows login, it won't function now. Everyone else claims they can still access Windows using the pin, but they can't make any changes.
Who owns this laptop? You mentioned it's a work machine, but you no longer use it. Following standard procedures, you returned it to the company as usual. If they can access it using your PIN, that’s fine. Did you leave any personal items on it even though you said only Windows was installed? Yes, they can log in with your credentials. However, they cannot alter the Windows password. But since it’s their device, you’re right to question this. If it’s truly theirs and you accidentally left it behind, retrieve it or consider legal action for theft. If nothing else is visible except Windows, security concerns are minimal—it’s just a matter of who owns the device.
They have access to my laptop using a personal Windows account linked to my private accounts. I used it outside work hours for personal purposes, and even forgot to secure it afterward. When they logged in, they reviewed my browsing history and found personal information. They claim I violated company policy, but it seems they had their own devices and accounts. I suspect they also checked my social media profiles. I’m trying to prevent them from accessing my account now.