Windows 10: Setting up a PIN

Discus and support Setting up a PIN in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I use a password to sign on and want to change to using a PIN. I follow the instructions to initiate a session with a PIN, get to Create a PIN and a... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by RupertBest, Sep 16, 2020.

  1. Setting up a PIN


    I use a password to sign on and want to change to using a PIN. I follow the instructions to initiate a session with a PIN, get to Create a PIN and a window opens that says "We are confirming that this is you" and requests my PIN. Since I do not have a PIN I cannot continue. If I click on "I forgot my PIN", I am sent back to where I started.

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    RupertBest, Sep 16, 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 16, 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 Setting up a PIN :) 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 16, 2020
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  4. Setting up a PIN

    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 16, 2020
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