Windows 10: Why does windows force me to create this stupid **** pin?

Then when I try to create it, I just get an error. THEN I go to log into other Microsoft apps and it asks for a pin that I don’t have. Seriously Microsoft, get it together.

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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.

 

Why the <bleep> is MS forcing me to use a PIN?

After logging in with my MS account, I was taken straight to step F. However, there was no "Do this later" button. Hitting Next (the only option) brought me to the PIN entry screen. Hitting Cancel there brought me to a screen that asked if I really, really wanted to pass on the opportunity to use a wondrous PIN. However, the only option was Next, which brought me right back to the PIN entry screen.

And now that I have a PIN, even if I go into settings and delete the stupid thing, I'm forced to re-create it *immediately* after logging in with the password. In other words, I don't see the desktop, just a blue screen demanding that I create a PIN.

 

I need a PIN to sign in, but never created one and can't create one because I need a PIN in order to do so?

Hi, Jazeps

Welcome to the MicroSoft Community.



I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble creating a PIN for your Xbox account.

Here are some steps you can follow to create a PIN:

• Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
  
• Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Sign-in, security & PIN > Create my PIN.
  
• Enter a 6-digit PIN, and then re-enter the PIN to confirm.
  

If you've forgotten your PIN and can't access restricted console features, follow these steps:

• When you're prompted to enter your PIN on the console, enter any 6-digit combination three times.
  
• Enter your Microsoft account password when prompted.
  
• Select Make a new PIN.
  
• Enter a new PIN, and then enter it again to confirm.
  

If you're still having trouble, it might be a good idea to reach out to Xbox customer support for further assistance. If there is anything not clear or I can't understand your problem, please do not hesitate to let me know.



Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist