Windows 10: Recently updated Windows 8 - 10. Pin not working? Can't change anything

Discus and support Recently updated Windows 8 - 10. Pin not working? Can't change anything in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; Hello,I recently upgraded my hp laptop 5 years old from windows 8 to Windows 10. I can log in using my password, but the pin option doesn't work. Won't... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by MDThrone, Jun 23, 2021.

  1. MDTHRONE
    MDThrone Win User

    Recently updated Windows 8 - 10. Pin not working? Can't change anything


    Hello,I recently upgraded my hp laptop 5 years old from windows 8 to Windows 10. I can log in using my password, but the pin option doesn't work. Won't let me add one either. Never have ran into this before and upgraded many computers before. However, haven't upgraded from Windows 8 before, just 8.1 and that worked fine. I have tried 'adding a pin' and it goes so far and then a white screen. I see it spinning for a second and then its goes away and leaves a white box where the rest should be showing. I am very computer savvy and this one has stumped me. It says my only account on this comput

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    MDThrone, Jun 23, 2021
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  4. JORDAN DOM
    Jordan Dom Win User

    Recently updated Windows 8 - 10. Pin not working? Can't change anything

    Pin not working on Windows 10

    Hi Edward,

    Some changes on your computer may have caused your PIN to stop working. This can include a recent update or system files that got corrupted. For us to resolve your concern, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Were there any recent changes made or updates installed prior to the issue occurring?
    • What other troubleshooting steps have you attempted?
    • Which version and build of Windows 10 is installed on your device?

    We look forward to your response to our queries.
     
    Jordan Dom, Jun 23, 2021
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