Setting up pin number instead of password

[pboo]

Every time I try to set up a pin number instead of a password it doesn't work.
When I enter a pin number and then confirm it, nothing happens. When I click on 'OK' the box disappears for a second a then reappears with the pin I'd just entered blank and the cursor flashing inviting me to enter pin and confirm again. I try again and it just does the same thing. I tried restarting the pc to see if it had accepted the pin but it just asks me to enter password as usual.

 

[teecuptech]

Hmm, have you tried a different pin number, just to test?

 

[pboo]

Yep, tried that but same thing happens. I've now bypassed the 'asking for a password' option and will just let the pc start without it.
Thanks for your reply.

 

[Saltgrass]

The password is always needed. There may be times when a PIN cannot be used but a password will work. Folks who forget their passwords usually end up having to reinstall.