However, there are times when Windows 10 won’t let you add a PIN, or it is just not working anymore, as this user reports: Similar situations include:

The inability to add or update your PIN Adding a PIN but not being offered the sign in option on the login screen PIN sign in option is offered, but the system rejects your PIN PIN sign in is stuck, and you need to reboot or use a different login option The PIN was added, but after an update, it was broken

If one of these issues applies to your case, you can try the solutions listed below to resolve it.

What can I do if Windows won’t let me add a PIN?

1. Set up PIN log in

2. Alter Permissions

Check if you can add a PIN after following these steps.

3. Disable or change your security software

Sometimes Windows 10 won’t let you add a PIN when your security software (antivirus or firewall) is blocking the powershell.exe after a Windows update. Allow the program/unblock it via your antivirus program setting, and see if you can go straight to your account settings and add a PIN. Not every security software behaves restrictively, though. While most such programs are designed to have minimal impact, some are more successful than others. One such software is the ever-reliable ESET NOD32 antivirus. ESET NOD32 is a top-notch tool that offers complete online and offline security without messing with your PC. It employs uses the latest technology to dig out the most stubborn virus on your PC. What’s more, this software can detect even the most hidden virus before it can harm your PC. SPONSORED If you are looking for a lightweight antivirus that takes a no-nonsense stand against viruses without affecting your activities, you should give ESET NOD32 a try.

4. Reset ACLs on NGC folder

5. Use a local account

6. Login using another user account

For computers connected to a Domain, contact your Network Administrator. There might be an issue with Kerberos authentication, or the version of Windows Server is not compatible. Restart your computer a few times to see if you can log in. There might be a small delay also, so wait a few seconds, then try again. Use the preview button to make sure you entered the right characters.

7. Clear TPM

8. Run an SFC scan

The result should show one of these three things:

Windows did not find any integrity violations (a good thing) Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and repaired them (a good thing) Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but could not fix some (or all) of them (not a good thing). If you get this message, run DISM as described below

9. Run the DISM tool

These commands will scan for missing components, check for missing or broken files and correct any causes of the Windows 10 desktop being slow to load issue respectively. Note: The DISM tool usually takes 15 minutes to complete. However, sometimes it may take longer. Do not cancel when it is running. You may want to re-run SFC to check if the repair is successful. The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool helps fix Windows corruption errors when Windows Updates and service packs fail to install due to corruption errors. Did any of these solutions help you add a PIN again? Let us know in the comments section below.

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