Windows 10: Creating a pin

On my laptop I click to sign. I then enter my password and it brings me to a page to create a pin. I have never had a pin before. So I click to create a pin and it says something went wrong. I have tried retry and try later. It ends up starting the whole process over again. I am unable to get onto my laptop.

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Can't create pin for login. Pin stopped working

Hi Kevin,

To resolve your concern about creating pin to your computer, we suggest that you follow these steps:

• Navigate to C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\NGC (click to get permission when prompted).
• Delete the contents of that folder (delete everything in that folder, but leave that folder and everything above it).
• Go back to settings, accounts, sign in options.
• Your non-working pin will now be gone, and you can just click 'add a pin' and set it again.

Let us know how it goes.

 

I need a PIN to sign in, but never created one and can't create one because I need a PIN in order to do so?

Hi, Jazeps

Welcome to the MicroSoft Community.



I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble creating a PIN for your Xbox account.

Here are some steps you can follow to create a PIN:

• Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
  
• Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Sign-in, security & PIN > Create my PIN.
  
• Enter a 6-digit PIN, and then re-enter the PIN to confirm.
  

If you've forgotten your PIN and can't access restricted console features, follow these steps:

• When you're prompted to enter your PIN on the console, enter any 6-digit combination three times.
  
• Enter your Microsoft account password when prompted.
  
• Select Make a new PIN.
  
• Enter a new PIN, and then enter it again to confirm.
  

If you're still having trouble, it might be a good idea to reach out to Xbox customer support for further assistance. If there is anything not clear or I can't understand your problem, please do not hesitate to let me know.



Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

OSK PIN login on non-touch device

Hello,

I suggest you to create a PIN for your device and try the on screen keyboard to login to the same.

You may follow the steps below to create PIN protection for your device.

• 
  Go to Settings and select account.
  
• 
  Click on sign in option and Go to PIN option.
  
• 
  Now click on Add and set PIN for login.
  

You can use the same PIN to login to your device using the on screen Keyboard from ease of access option and verify the result.

Please get back to us with updated status. We will be happy to assist you further.