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Why is my pin not working on my PC?

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Anonymous
2024-01-19T00:31:25+00:00

Every time I log into my computer I am required to put my Microsoft password in, then create a new pin. The trouble with this is that every time I make a new pin, there is a message me telling me that something went wrong and asks me if I want to try again or continue and set up later. It has been a hassle for me to log into my computer lately.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-01-19T04:22:15+00:00

    Hi ,

    Sabya here, Independent Windows Adviser. Hope you are doing well.

    The issue you are facing generally happens if Windows has corrupted files in the system or your profile is corrupted.

    Try to run an SFC scan -

    Press Windows Key + X

    Select Powershell(admin)/ Windows Terminal (admin)

    In the box, type the following command, and then press ENTER: sfc /scannow

    Do a restart and try to setup the pin again.

    If you are still having issues or SFC is not able to repair the corrupted files. Please create another user id -

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cre...

    You will be able to setup your PIN there and move over your data from your old user to the new one.

    Regards

    Sabya

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