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Selenity
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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 up...
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Kraego
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Jun 21, 2022

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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Kraego
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Jun 21, 2022

Finally I was able to solve the problem:

  1. Open "Start" on Windows 11
  2. Search for "netplwiz" -> Run cmd
  3. Disable the login: uncheck marked checkbox
  4. Restart Windows
  5. After restart, lock your screen (Windows + L)
  6. Unlock, After entering your Microsoft password you are prompted with the PIN Dialog, set your desired pin.
  7. Restart again -> This time you can use the PIN from the previous step
  8. Check unchecked password checkbox again (step 1-3)

 

This worked for me.

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    ds1235
    Copper Contributor
    Sep 13, 2022

    Kraego  what do you do when that check box is missing? i can find no way to bring it back.

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      krisbrown
      Copper Contributor
      May 14, 2024

      I have the same issue. Interested to know if you'd had any luck from your OPds1235 

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      futuresasuke
      Copper Contributor
      Oct 02, 2022

      ds1235 Try removing any work/school email that is in use on your device.

      Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.

      Then select all accounts there (if any) and click "Disconnect"

      Then try setting up your pin, it worked for me just now.

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