Windows 10: How to log in when windows forces me to setup up a pin and then isn't able to

Discus and support How to log in when windows forces me to setup up a pin and then isn't able to in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; Upon booting PC, the Login window only gives me the option to 'sign in'This opens a pop up that asks me to sign in with a Microsoft account Upon... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Pseudonym_237, Apr 4, 2023.

  1. How to log in when windows forces me to setup up a pin and then isn't able to


    Upon booting PC, the Login window only gives me the option to 'sign in'This opens a pop up that asks me to sign in with a Microsoft account Upon logging in with my account details, it then asks me to create a pinIf next is clicked, it gives me the 'something went wrong, we weren't able to set up your pin' messageAsking to retry does nothing; the same message returnsAsking to 'skip for now' kicks me back to the same start screen, with the only option still to 'sign in'Can this be fixed? I really need access to my PCIn addition, I have already tried: restarting in safe mode, performing a system

    :)
     
    Pseudonym_237, Apr 4, 2023
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    After the latest update from Windows, my Canon Pixma ip6600 printer isnt working. In Device Manager it shows up as working properly but when I go to print it isn´t listed as an option in any programs. Troubleshoot suggests it´s a USB 2 printer on a USB
    3 port and that that´s the problem but that cant be since it worked fine before the update. I´ve tried to uninstall and plug it back in but that doesn´t work either.
     
    Sigurdur WilliamBrynjarsson, Apr 4, 2023
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  3. Not able to setup Windows Hello PIN

    I performed clean boot as suggested and it did not make any difference.

    The PIN setup windows opened like before with no boxes to enter PIN.

    Please suggest.
     
    RajatPal7626, Apr 4, 2023
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  4. How to log in when windows forces me to setup up a pin and then isn't able to

    Windows 10 Change password to pin

    Hi Ana,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



    Please share the details.


    • Are you able to log in to your desktop?

    • Do you see any error code along with the error message?
    I suggest you to go through the below steps and check if it helps.

    Follow these steps to set up a PIN on your Windows User Account:




    • Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.

    • Type the word pin into the Search box, then click
      Set up PIN sign-in.

    • Find the “PIN” section and click the Add button.

    • Type in the password for your User Account, then click the
      Ok button.

    • Select and enter a 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.

    • Exit the PIN setup utility.


    From now on you’ll be able to log in to your Windows account by entering your 4 digit PIN instead of your password.



    You can change your PIN at any time by following the steps below:




    • Press the Windows +S key combination to display the Search box.

    • Type the word pin into the Search box, then click Set up PIN sign-in.

    • Find the “PIN” section and click the Change button.

    • Enter your Windows password, then click the
      Ok button.

    • Select and enter a new 4 digit numeric pin, then enter it again for confirmation.

    • Click the Finish button.

    • Exit the PIN setup utility.
    Check if it helps.



    I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Apr 4, 2023
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