If you cannot add or modify the Windows Hello PIN in Windows 10, continue reading below to resolve the problem. Windows 10 gives you the opportunity to sign-in to your PC with a PIN (Personal Identification Number), as an alternative sign-in option other than your password. Using a PIN makes it easier to login to your Windows 10 device without having to type your complicated password. Show
The normal way to Add or to Change PIN on Windows 10, is the following: 1. Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. However, sometimes the following problems may occur when you try to set or change the PIN in Window 10:
* Note: This issue usually occurs on domain computers. To resolve this issue, go straight to Method-3 below. If you are experiencing one of the above issues, follow the instructions below to fix the problem. How to FIX: Unable to configure Windows Hello PIN in Windows 10.* Suggestion: If you cannot modify your PIN and you are logged in to Windows using your existing PIN, try the following: 1. Sign-Out of Windows.
Method 1. Reset PIN.Step 1. Activate Administrator AccountFor precautions reasons, proceed and enable the Administrator account: 1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
Step 2. Install Unlocker utility1. Download and Install* the latest Unlocker version from here. * Note: At 'Unlocker Setup' options, click Advanced and uncheck the "Install Delta Toolbar". 2. When the installation is completed, continue to step-2. Step 3. Delete the NGC folder.1. Open Windows Explorer and Navigate to the following folder.
2. Right-click at the NGC folder and select Unlocker. 3. At Unlocker window choose Delete and click OK. * 4. When the deletion is completed, restart your PC and login to Windows with your account password. * * Note: If you cannot login using your account password, login in to Windows using the Administrator account and then reset the user's password. 5. Proceed to Add a PIN. Method 2. FIX Windows corruption errors with DISM & SFC tools.If you unable to add/modify PIN, follow the instructions below to repair the Windows 10 system files and then proceed to set the PIN again. 1. Open command prompt as administrator. To do that:
2. At the command prompt window, type the following command & press Enter:
3. Be patient until DISM repairs component store. When the operation is completed, (you should be informed that the component store corruption was repaired), give this command and press Enter:
4. When SFC scan is completed, restart your computer. Method 3. Turn ON the PIN Option through Registry.** Note: This method commonly applies to computers who are joined to an Active Directory domain and the PIN function is not available. 1. Open Registry Editor. To do that:
2. Navigate to this key at left pane:
3. Right-click at an empty space at right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit value). 4. Name the new value: AllowDomainPINLogon 5. Finally double-click to open the new value and set the Value data to 1 and click OK 6. Restart your PC and try to add your PIN again. That's it! Which method worked for you? If this article was useful for you, please consider supporting us by making a donation. Even $1 can a make a huge difference for us in our effort to continue to help others while keeping this site free: If you want to stay constantly protected from malware threats, existing and future ones, we recommend that you install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware PRO by clicking below (we do earn a commision from sales generated from this link, but at no additional cost to you. We have experience with this software and we recommend it because it is helpful and useful): Full household PC Protection - Protect up to 3 PCs with NEW Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium!How do I change my PIN on my HP computer?Change or remove your personal identification number (PIN). In Windows, search for and open Sign-in options. On the Accounts window, select Windows Hello PIN, click Change or Remove, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
How do I find the PIN number for my laptop?Press “Windows + I” to open settings and click on “Accounts”. In the accounts menu, select “Sign-in options” from the sidebar, look for “Windows Hello PIN”, click it, and click “I forgot my PIN”. If you still know your old PIN, click “Change” instead.
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