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How to disable PIN entry using the command prompt?

Anonymous
2024-07-01T03:47:12+00:00

I recently built a new PC and kept the SSD so I could keep Windows, but when I tried to open Windows it said something like "Security settings have changed on this PC so PIN entry is disabled." And when I try to reset my PIN it says that I'll need internet, and there's no way to connect to Wi-Fi.

I've tried using a recovery point but it doesn't work, and I've done a clean windows install, but it's still stuck.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-07-02T11:53:24+00:00

    Hello, Max White1

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community

    Thanks for your feedback. I read the information you provided. You mentioned that you were unable to enter the PIN to log in after you replaced your SSD with a new one.

    First, you can try the following method to delete the NGC folder to reset the password. The steps are as follows.

    Boot from a flash drive and rename the NGC folder

    1- Connect the flash drive created by the installation media to the computer

    2 Enter the BIOS/UEFI and change to boot from the USB device.

    3 Click Repair Your PC in the lower left corner of the installation screen

    4-Click Troubleshoot and the Advanced Options page will appear.

    5 Click Command Prompt.

    6-Type this command to check which letter Windows is installed on and press Enter: BCDEDIT

    7-Run this command to take ownership of the folder, replacing C: with the letter determined in the previous step:

    icacls C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Ngc /T /Q /C /RESET

    8-Run this command to rename the folder, replacing C: with the letter determined in the previous step:

    Ren C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Ngc Ngc.old

    9- Once completed, close the command prompt and restart your computer

    If you have tried this and the problem persists, you will need to do a clean install of Windows. Generally, this problem will not occur after a clean install of Windows, so please follow the instructions in the link below to check if you have done anything wrong.

    Reinstall Windows - Microsoft Support

    I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be happy to help you further.

    Disclaimer: Let's try to perform a clean install, and if you have important data on your computer, we still recommend backing it up in advance. If you are trying to modify the BIOS settings, please back up your important data first.

    Best regards

    Brian - Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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