Windows 10: before you can start using windows hello you have to set up a pin

Discus and support before you can start using windows hello you have to set up a pin in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; At the startup lock screen, I get the message "before you can start using windows hello you have to set up a pin"The PIN is already set up, and I have... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Rafisher1, May 26, 2021.

  1. RAFISHER1
    Rafisher1 Win User

    before you can start using windows hello you have to set up a pin


    At the startup lock screen, I get the message "before you can start using windows hello you have to set up a pin"The PIN is already set up, and I have tried all the solutions I could find here and searching the WEB. None work.Massively annoying and this laptop is going to a client.Win 10 Pro 21H1 with May update that came in today.This is an ASUS laptop and first start got it logged in using the MS account for the client. Later I switched to a local account due to issues.At one point I did get the message that Windows Hello Face was already set up using a different account. Yes, I had to cr

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    Rafisher1, May 26, 2021
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  2. ANNE ROS
    Anne Ros Win User

    Login with PIN and Hello

    Hi Jean,

    Windows 10 includes multiple options to sign-in to your account, including the ability to sign-in using a PIN and Windows Hello, which uses facial recognition. For us to provide a solution suited to your concern, we need additional information. Can
    you answer the questions below?

    • How are you setting the PIN and Hello?
    • Which build version of Windows is your PC running on?
    • Were there any error codes or messages?

    In the meantime, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how to set up PIN.

    • Open Settings.
    • Select Accounts.
    • Click Sign-in options.
    • Click the Add button for the PIN and set your PIN.
    • Do the same for the Windows Hello.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
    Anne Ros, May 26, 2021
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  3. GERARD QUI
    Gerard Qui Win User
    windows hello and pin

    Hi,

    This error code is usually caused by corrupted Windows system files. For better assistance, we would like to ask the following:

    • What happens when you're trying to set up Windows Hello or a pin on your computer?
    • Is there an error message displayed when setting up Windows Hello or a pin?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • How did you reinstall Windows?

    Looking forward to your reply so we can provide the best resolution for you.
     
    Gerard Qui, May 26, 2021
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  4. NOOR_AZAM
    Noor_Azam Win User

    before you can start using windows hello you have to set up a pin

    Unable to setup Windows Hello, error: incorrect pin

    Hello,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    May I know the complete error code or error message that you are receiving when you try to setup Windows Hello?

    Do you have any other user account on the computer?

    If yes, does Windows Hello work on that account?

    If Windows Hello is not setup on other account, please setup it up and check if it works so that we can narrow down the issue for you.

    I suggest to remove the pin and setup a new pin on the child account and check if it works with Windows Hello.

    Please follow the steps below to remove and re-add the PIN:

    • Press Windows logo key + I to open Settings.
    • Select Accounts.
    • Click on Sign-in options.
    • Under PIN, remove the pin. There will be prompt to enter password, enter the password and removed the PIN.
    • After the pin is removed, please click on
      Add to setup pin for the account.
    • After setting up a new PIN, try to set up Windows Hello.


    Hope it helps.

    Regards,

    Noor Azam S

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Noor_Azam, May 26, 2021
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