Windows 11 - How do I remove sign in/pin at start up COMPLETELY?

Anonymous
2023-10-12T18:24:23+00:00

First of all - STOP "PROTECTING" US.

I do not want to have to enter a pin every single time I use my computer.

So please tell me how I remove this option COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY!

And for gods sake - treat people like adult and STOP trying to "hide" these options.

Its my computer, not yours!

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-24T01:20:31+00:00

    emily

    you need to up grade to pro and microsoft needs to update and fix the bug in home

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-23T14:31:13+00:00

    I followed these instructions but the netplwiz box was already unchecked. I've never run with a PIN since I want this computer to restart automatically. Last nights update changed that.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-19T15:07:00+00:00

    Genius! Thank you SO much!

    Would you like to be my granddaughter? LOL.

    Your instructions are perfect; even a septuagenarian can follow them.

    Thanks again.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-01-18T02:23:38+00:00

    Followed @EmilyS726 steps, but to no avail; Windows ended up creating a 2nd login, and complaining about not having connectivity.

    The issue seems to be related to using a Microsoft Account (instead of a Local Account).

    I'm running Win 11 Home, and here's the workaround that kind of worked for me

    1. Launch netplwiz
    2. Add a new user. You'll have to CHECK the "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer" to activate the "Add" button.
    3. Add a new user. Make it a Local account.
    4. Don't set a password or PIN.
    5. You'll likely have two or more "Users for this computer".
    6. Highlight the Local account, then UNCHECK that "Users must enter a user name...." box
    7. Restart. You shouldn't have to enter a PIN from now on.
    8. Optionally, delete the old user account (i.e. the Microsoft account you most likely signed into or created when installing Windows).

    Big caveat: You're basically creating a new user profile, and you'll have to set up everything as if you've just installed Win11 Home.

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