Windows 10: Error 0x8029040e when setting up PIN

I just installed a new CPU and after booting I can’t use my PIN. In the settings it says it’s not available to me. After deleting the NGC folder to try and make a new PIN, I get ERROR 0x8029040e when submitting my new PIN. Please help, I have tried browsing many articles

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Microsoft Passport errors during PIN creation


Microsoft Passport errors during PIN creation

Source and more: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/...g-pin-creation

 

Login with PIN and Hello

Hi Jean,

Windows 10 includes multiple options to sign-in to your account, including the ability to sign-in using a PIN and Windows Hello, which uses facial recognition. For us to provide a solution suited to your concern, we need additional information. Can
you answer the questions below?

• How are you setting the PIN and Hello?
• Which build version of Windows is your PC running on?
• Were there any error codes or messages?

In the meantime, we suggest that you follow the steps below on how to set up PIN.

• Open Settings.
• Select Accounts.
• Click Sign-in options.
• Click the Add button for the PIN and set your PIN.
• Do the same for the Windows Hello.

Looking forward to your response.

 

Cannot set a W10 PIN after Anniversary Update

Hi,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing while setting the PIN. I will certainly help you.

To assist you better please let us know the complete error code/message as mentioned while setting the PIN.

It could happen due to some corrupt files.

I suggest you to follow the below mentioned steps in order to fix the issue, and check if it helps:

• Please navigate to the below path:[C: drive here refers to the drive containing the
  Operating System]C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\NGC
• Delete all the content of the NGC
  folder.
• Restart the computer, and now try setting the PIN again.

Please reach back to us, if you still face difficulty while setting the PIN. We will be happy to help you.

Thank you.