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.
Windows 11 - How do I remove sign in/pin at start up COMPLETELY?
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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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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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
- Launch netplwiz
- 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.
- Add a new user. Make it a Local account.
- Don't set a password or PIN.
- You'll likely have two or more "Users for this computer".
- Highlight the Local account, then UNCHECK that "Users must enter a user name...." box
- Restart. You shouldn't have to enter a PIN from now on.
- 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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Anonymous
2025-01-15T17:46:50+00:00 It changed the way the computer opens, in other words right to the Desktop. I don't want that, so how can I return it back to the 'Windows 11 Hello' page where I enter a PIN?
I also lost 'hibernate' and now have 'lock' in the power menu on shutdown.