How do I download drivers when I'm stuck at the Windows lock screen?
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TechieViking42
I just built a new PC and I'm trying to download my WiFi drivers. However, when I reach the lock screen, it says, "Something happened and your PIN isn't available. Click to set up your PIN again." When I click the button, it then tells me I need to connect to WiFi, which I can't do without those drivers. What can I do to get past this?
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You can just connect an Ethernet cable directly to your router. That way, you can access the internet and download the necessary drivers without needing the WiFi setup.
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If you have the SSDs from your old PC, did you transfer them directly? A fresh Windows install typically won't require a PIN until after the initial setup, so that might be causing the issue.
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Check if your PC has an Ethernet port. If it does, just plug it into the router. If not, I recommend picking up a cheap USB Wi-Fi dongle. They’re usually pretty effective and don’t need much setup.
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TechieViking42: Yeah, I did transfer the SSDs from my old setup.