Windows 10: Unable to create a pin

I recently had to replace the motherboard on my computer. It is now fixed, but I am not able to create a sign-in pin. When I go to Setting/Sign in options/Sign in with a Pin/Add, I am asked to provide my computer password, which I do. Then when I click Add, I am not give the screen to create the pin.


I can sign in just fine with my password, but a Pin is more convenient.


Any recommendations are appreciated.

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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.

 

Unable to create Windows Hello PIN

Sorry if that still did not work. We can try some other steps.

"This error can happen due to incorrect/corrupt permissions set applied to a hidden system folder called "Ngc". It stores all settings related to PIN option. If the folder gets corrupted or if the system doesn't get proper permissions and full control over
this folder, the PIN option stops working and users are unable to add new PIN and login using PIN code."

Please follow the steps in the link provided. Steps are under "PROBLEM SOLUTION:"

https://www.askvg.com/fix-unable-to-add-and-use...

Let me know how that goes.

 

Can't reset my PIN

Hi SQxAe,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Were there any changes made to the operating system recently?
   
2. Is the system connected with Wired or wireless connection?
   

If you are using wireless connection, I suggest you to plug in to the Ethernet cable and try entering the password. I also suggest you to change the Microsoft password by login to
login.live.com from other device. Try entering the password through
on-screen keyboard.

I also suggest you to enable build-in admin account using command prompt from WinRE, follow the below steps, and check if that helps.

Step: Enable built-in admin from WinRE.

1. On the login screen click on the power button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
2. Hold Shift key and click on restart.
3. Click on Troubleshoot.
4. Click on Advanced options.
5. Click on Command Prompt.
6. Type the command net user administrator /active:yes and press Enter key.
7. Once logged in to the built in admin account, try changing the current user account password.

If you are unable to change the password for the account, I suggest you to create a new user account. Follow the steps from the article to create a new user account

Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10

I also suggest you to refer this article on
PIN sign-in issues, and check if that helps.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards,