From time to time, you may want to change your Windows Hello sign-in PIN to ensure its security. While changing your Windows Hello PIN is relatively simple, Windows can sometimes prevent you from making this change by displaying the error "This option is currently unavailable." If you're having trouble changing your Windows sign-in PIN, we've compiled a list of solutions that will help. So, let's check them out.
1. Separate professional or school account
One of the most common reasons you might be unable to change your Windows sign-in is if you have linked a work or school account to your computer. Therefore, you should first disconnect that account before attempting to change your PIN again.
Step 1: Open the Start menu and click on gear icon to turn on Settings app.
Step 2: Go to Accounts tab And click “Going to work or school” On your right.
Step 3: Click Email ID your, then click Disconnect.
Check if you can change your Windows Hello PIN.
2. Use the forgotten PIN option.
If signing out of your work or school account doesn't help, you can use the Forgot your PIN option to reset your Windows Hello PIN. Here's how.
Step 1: Click on Windows key + I to turn on Settings app. in a Accounts tab , Click Login options.
Step 2: Click the arrow next to PIN (Windows Hello) And click “I forgot my PIN.”
Step 3: Click tracking.
Step 4: Enter Microsoft account password To verify your identity.
Step 5: Configure PIN code Your new password by entering it twice, then click "OK".
3. Delete the NGC . folder
Windows saves all your sign-in information, including your PIN, in NGC folderIf Windows can't access this folder for some reason, you may encounter such problems. You can Delete NGC folder Reconfigure your Windows Hello PIN to fix it.
To delete the NGC folder, you will need to: Own it By following the steps below.
Step 1: Right click Start code and select Terminal (Admin) from the list.
Step 2: in Control unit Run the following command to get: NGC Volume Ownership.
takeown /f C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\NGC /r /dy
Step 3: Next, run the command Next To grant Administrative permission.
icacls C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\NGC /grant administrators:F /t
after Run commands As mentioned above, follow these steps to delete: NGC folder.
Step 1: Click Search code on taskbar, And type File Explorer And press Enter.
Step 2: Use the following path to navigate to: Microsoft folder.
C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft
Step 3: Locate NGC folder And click trash icon At the top to delete it.
Once the above steps are completed, the application will be removed. Windows Hello icon Your old one so you can set it up again.
4. Switch to a local account
If Windows still won't let you change your PIN, you can temporarily switch to a local account and try again. This should help you avoid any account-specific restrictions on Windows.
Step 1: Click on Windows key + S To enter Search menuEnter. Your account information And press Enter.
Step 2: within "Account settings" , Click “Sign in with a local account instead.”
Step 3: follow on Instructions that appear on the screen to set up Your local account.
Step 4: after preparation , Click “Sign out and done.”
Step 5: Log in to your local account and change PIN code .'s Windows hello.
Step 6: After that, head to Accounts tab And click Login options.
Step 7: Click “Sign in with a Microsoft account instead” Follow the instructions to switch to Microsoft account Your.
5. Adjusting registry files
Editing your computer's registry allows you to make various system-wide changes. Therefore, if the problem persists, you can use the following registry trick to fix Windows Hello PIN issues.
Before making changes, you must keep Back up all registry files on your computer.
Step 1: Click on Windows key + R To start the utility, type regedit 1. Open And press Enter.
Step 2: in Registry Editor window Paste the following path into address bar At the top, click on Enter.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Windows \ System
Step 3: Right click on System key , and go to New and select DWORD (32-bit) valueName it. AllowDomainPINLogon.
Step 4: Double click DWORD newly created and change its value data to 1. Then click OK.
Restart your computer Then check yours and see if you can change your PIN.
6. Restore system performance
system recovery It's a useful feature in Windows that periodically backs up your entire system. If none of the above solutions work, you can use this tool to undo recent changes made to your computer that may have caused this issue. Here's how.
Step 1: Open Search menu , And type Create a restore point And press Input.
Step 2: within System Protection tab , Click System Restore button.
Step 3: Click next one.
Step 4: Locate Your preferred restore point And click next one.
Step 5: Finally, tap "ending".
Windows will restart and roll back to the selected restore point. After that, you should be able to change your PIN without any problems.
Make sure it's you
You can connect to your Windows computer in a variety of ways. However, using a Windows Hello PIN is still the most convenient method for many. I hope the solutions above help you fix all your Windows Hello PIN issues and successfully change your PIN.
