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Selenity
Copper Contributor
Oct 21, 2021

WINDOWS 11 wont let me set pin

Okay so at first I couldn't update to the new 11 beta version. Eventually had to reset my computer, after going through hell with that, now I can't set up a pin or anything,  but it says that I am updated to the newest version. What the heck do I do to fix the not letting me set up a pin?

  • Hi, my issue is a little different.
    i jus installed windows 11 few days back and created a local account instead of the online one.
    After i was done with the installation i created a log in password and then tried to create a pin so it will be easier to log in without entering the complex password.
    whenever i click on the add pin tab it will ask me to enter my password and then nothing happen.
    i hope that i dont need to reset my laptop again.
    • matttwyman's avatar
      matttwyman
      Copper Contributor

      Hi KapilArya 

      I have tried all of your fixes included in the blog post (and other linked posts):

      [FIX] PIN Not Working In Windows 10 (kapilarya.com)

      [FIX] Can't Add Sign-in PIN For Windows 10 (kapilarya.com)

      None have resulted in my being able to set a sign-in PIN.

      For months I've been using a PIN and then suddenly it stopped working.  I don't know how to tell if this coincided with a particular update.   

      Edition Windows 11 Home
      Version 21H2
      Installed on ‎4/‎7/‎2022
      OS build 22000.613
      Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.675.0

       

      I am logged into two Microsoft accounts (personal and school).  That has never been a problem but I don't know if that could have something to do with it.

      Matt

      • Kraego's avatar
        Kraego
        Copper Contributor

        Since yesterday I have the exact same behavior. Version 21H2 (OS Build 22000.739).

        When I try to set the pin (see images). I select set pin, press Next, then the dialog with "Just a moment" pops up, after approx. 30 seconds the dialog is getting closed. (Tried it several times)

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