Windows 10 PIN Not Working? Here's How to Fix It Possible

 Windows 10 PIN Not Working? Here's How to Fix It Possible 

The cause of the Issue: 

Corrupted system files: In some cases, corrupted system files can interfere with the PIN setup process.

2. Outdated or incompatible drivers: If the system's drivers are outdated or inconsistent, it can cause issues setting up a PIN.

3. Windows updates: Certain updates may introduce bugs or compatibility issues affecting PIN setup.

4. Software conflicts: Third-party software, such as antivirus programs or system utilities, can sometimes conflict with the PIN setup process.

Solution 1:

ALTER PERMISSIONS:

1. Click Start and select File Explorer.

2. Click View.

3. Click Show/Hide and check Hidden Items.

4. Go to the following folder: 

5. Double-click LocalService.

6. Follow the path below: AppData\Local\Microsoft

7. Right-click on the NGC folder.

8. Select Properties.

9. Go to the Security tab.

10. Click Advanced.

11. Click the Change link against Owner under Advanced Security Settings for the NGC window.

12. Take ownership of the NGC folder.

13. Check to Replace owner on sub-containers and objects, and replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object.

14. Click Change Permissions.

15. Click Add.

16. In the permission entry for NGC, click Select a principal.

17. Enter SYSTEM as the object name.

18. Click Check Names and click OK.

19. Check Full Control under Basic Permissions and click OK.

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

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Solution 2:

Reset ACLs on the NGC folder:

1. Go to the search box and type CMD, then press Enter.

2. Select Command Prompt, right-click it, and select Run as administrator.

3. In the Command Prompt (Admin) black screen, type this command:

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

4. Press Enter.

5. Close Command Prompt.

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Solution 3:

On a few very important Setting in the Group Policy Editor: 

Open Group Policy Editor:

and go to Administrative Templates > 

 and go to System > 

and go to Logon > 

and go to Turn on the convenience PIN sign-in  <

and then click ok and try to add a pin

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Solution 4:

Make Sure that IPSec Policy Agent Services are Running:

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Solution 5:

RUN AN SFC /SCANNOW:

to repair a Windows 10/11 installation using the SFC command tool, use these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

3. Type the following command to repair system files and press Enter: sfc /scannow

4. Press Enter

5. wait to Scan Confirm the result 100% :

Then Restart your Pc Then try to add a pin

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