Windows 10: How do I fix “Something happened and your pin isn’t available”?

My computer locked and the message “Something happened and your PIN isn’t available. Click to set up your PIN again.” But when I click to set up pin it’s a loop and I have no other options.

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Something happened and your PIN isn't available

Hello mate, *Smile You can see if the method in the tutorial below may help. It should be the same for Windows 10. Fix Something happened and your PIN isn't available on Windows 11 Tutorial | Windows 11 Forum

 

Pin problem

Visit Fix “Something happened and your PIN isn’t available” in Windows 10
Fix “Something happened and your PIN isn’t available” in Windows 10 | Password Recovery
See if it’s helpful.

Included is this screen shot




Since you have a Microsoft account, you should see this instead
Microsoft account sign-in options




If this doesn't work, there are other procedures available to consider.
--- Some of them include registry changes.
--- Are you familiar with working in the registry?

BTW, have you saved your data along with a system image backup ready?

 

Something happened and pin isn't available

Hi,

Information in the following article should help.

Diagnostic Mode "Something happened and your PIN isn't available" Boot - Microsoft Community