Windows 10: Cannot install a PIN from Settings

Discus and support Cannot install a PIN from Settings in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I have just about finished setting up my new machine but I cannot get it to set a PIN number at the sign on screen allI gte is a message saying to... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by ICIT2LOL, Sep 17, 2020.

  1. ICIT2LOL Win User

    Cannot install a PIN from Settings


    I have just about finished setting up my new machine but I cannot get it to set a PIN number at the sign on screen allI gte is a message saying to learn more about it and having to sign in with a password but where?

    Any help appreciated see pic

    :)
     
    ICIT2LOL, Sep 17, 2020
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  2. Rey Bel1 Win User

    Cannot set up PIN after Creators Update

    In this case, we recommend to repair and set up a new PIN by doing the following steps:

    • Open File Explorer and browser to this location:
    C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\NGC

    • Delete everything within that folder. You must be logged in as the Administrator to do this.
    • Go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options.
    • Click Add a PIN again and set your PIN.
    • PIN sign in should work moving forward.

    Let us know if the steps above works.
     
    Rey Bel1, Sep 17, 2020
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  3. Pinning "Settings" to the Taskbar

    I've tried both suggestions. But thanks to your(?) earlier post, I do have an icon pinned to the taskbar for settings.

    Both were my posts Cannot install a PIN from Settings :) In fact, at first I forgot to post the usual steps to pin Settings to taskbar, and rather complicated (which I thought) by suggesting you create a shortcut. Hence the 2nd post. Anyway, glad the shortcut method helped.
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Sep 17, 2020
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  4. Cannot install a PIN from Settings

    PIN at start up

    Hi Scott,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps how to Change PIN password:

    • In the search box, type settings.
    • Then Click on accounts.
    • Then on the left hand side click on sign in options.
    • Then you can Select Change PIN password and remove the pin.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Sep 17, 2020
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