Error 0x801c044f prevents you from substituting lengthy Windows login passwords with shorter PINs. Time to take the leap and eradicate this error permanently! Windows Hello is a biometric technology that allows you to log in to your Windows devices using a PIN, fingerprint, or face recognition. What should you do if, despite your best efforts, you cannot set up a PIN and continue to see error 0x801c044f? Fear not! You should be able to resolve the issue by the conclusion of this post. Keep reading!
How To Fix Error 0x801c044f While Setting A PIN On Windows?
Corrupted System Files
The SFC and DISM commands are used when corrupt system files cause the issue or when the Windows image is corrupt. For example, if you cannot set up a PIN and receive the error 0x801c044f, it might be due to one of the following issues. Here are the procedures required to execute the SFC and DISM commands.
1 – Type Command in the Windows search bar.
2 – Choose Run as administrator from the right-hand menu.
3 – When the Command Prompt window appears, type SFC /Scannow and then hit Let the scan finish.
If this scan is unsuccessful, execute the DISM command as described below.
4 – Type the DISM commands listed below one after another, separating each Command with the Enter key.
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Use Fingerprint Reader
While you work to resolve the 0x801c044f issue while attempting to set up a PIN, you may secure yourself using Fingerprint recognition or Facial recognition. In this manner, your safety will not be compromised. To accomplish this.
1 – Launch the Settings menu by pressing Windows+I.
2 – Click the Accounts.
3 – Click the Login options.
4 – Find the Windows Hello fingerprint option under Manage how you sign onto your device.
5 – Click set and follow the on-screen prompts. In the case where you cannot set Windows Hello Fingerprint.
1 – Launch the Run dialogue box by hitting the Windows key plus R.
2 – Type Regedit and hit Enter when the dialogue box appears.
3 – In the Registry Editor window, navigate to the specified location.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Biometrics
4 – Right-click on the Biometrics option. If you cannot locate this key, right-click Microsoft, select New > Key, and rename it Biometrics.
5 – Right-click Biometrics and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
6 – Rename it to Enabled and change its Value to 1.
Conduct System Restore
You can do a System Restore to reset your computer to a time when you could set up a PIN without receiving the error. Before doing so, you must create a System Restore point. Using a System Restore point.
1 – Type System Restore into the Windows search box and click Create a restore point.
2 – Upon opening the System Properties panel, click System Restore.
3 – Click Next.
4 – Choose a restore point and then click Next.
5 – Comply with the on-screen directions.
Delete NGC Folder
If the NGC folder becomes corrupted, you may not be able to set up the PIN and will obtain error 0x801c044f. Therefore, delete this folder and eliminate the issues. To accomplish this, follow the instructions listed below.
1 – Launch File Explorer.
2 – Go to the following path.
C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft
3 – Locate and delete the NGC folder.
Check whether you can log in with your PIN after restarting your computer and logging in with your PIN.
Modify Group Policy
Quite possibly, you have limited PIN configuration via a domain policy. You may change this setting via the Group Policy Editor if you have administrator capabilities. To make the modifications, please follow the instructions listed below.
1 – Launch the Run dialogue box by hitting the Windows key plus R.
2 – When the dialogue box appears, enter msc and press Enter.
3 – Navigate to the following route when the Local Group Policy Editor opens.
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Logon
4 – On the right, double-click Enable PIN sign-in for convenience and select Enabled.
5 – Click Apply, followed by OK.
Conclusion:
Setting up a PIN has several advantages, including the convenience of memorizing it and speedier access to your device. If you could fix the 0x801c044f error and can now set up your PIN correctly, please let us know in the space below. Continue reading TechBar.org for similar content.
