Something Happened and Your Pin Isn't Available
By Timothy Tibbettson 06/15/2023 |
Windows 10 offers the option to sign in with a Pin. If you're getting an error that states, "Something happened and your PIN isn't available," then here are some solutions.
The entire error message is Something happened and your PIN isn’t available. Click to set up your PIN again..
You should be familiar with how to add or remove your PIN in Windows 10
1: Login With Your Account and Change Pin
If you have your Microsoft or Local account login, then click on Sign-in options and log in.
Now that you're logged in, remove your Pin and add a new Pin.
2: Delete Ncg Folder Contents
If you don't have a Microsoft or Local account first, boot into safe mode.
Open File Explorer and go to C:WindowsServiceProfilesLocalServiceAppDataLocalMicrosoft.
Take ownership of the Ncg folder.
Open the Ngc folder.
Click CTRL + A to highlight all files in the Ncg folder. Right-click and click on Delete.
Reboot and set up your new Pin.
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The entire error message is Something happened and your PIN isn’t available. Click to set up your PIN again..
You should be familiar with how to add or remove your PIN in Windows 10
1: Login With Your Account and Change Pin
If you have your Microsoft or Local account login, then click on Sign-in options and log in.
Now that you're logged in, remove your Pin and add a new Pin.
2: Delete Ncg Folder Contents
If you don't have a Microsoft or Local account first, boot into safe mode.
Open File Explorer and go to C:WindowsServiceProfilesLocalServiceAppDataLocalMicrosoft.
Take ownership of the Ncg folder.
Open the Ngc folder.
Click CTRL + A to highlight all files in the Ncg folder. Right-click and click on Delete.
Reboot and set up your new Pin.
Similar:
How to Add or Remove PIN in Windows 10
How to Switch Between a Microsoft and Local Account in Windows 10
Reset Your Local Account Password In Windows 10
How to Disable the Windows 10 Login Screen
3 Ways to Log off Another User in Windows 10
How to Change Your User And Account Names in Windows 10
9 Ways to Sign out of Windows 10
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